Director John G. Avildsen's LEAN ON ME is based on the true story of Joe Clark, an obsessed, disciplinarian of a principal who has a mandate: In one school year, he had to turn the chaotic wreck of a high school into a semi-civilized educational center where students and teachers don't have to walk the halls in fear.
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Run a Quick Search on "Lean on Me" starring Morgan Freeman to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "Lean on Me"Browse more products related to "Morgan Freeman, Robert Guillaume and John G. Avildsen"ReviewUSA Today, 03/03/1989, p.4D, "...Coolly photographed....[Freeman] gives a tough, taut performance..." New York Times, 03/03/1989, p.C16, "...[Freeman gives] a fiery and compelling performance...[that] humanizes Joe Clark..." Los Angeles Times, 03/08/1989, p.C4, "...[Freeman] has a seemingly limitless range, quicksilver modulation, surprise, a dry humor and a watchful intelligence..." Variety, 02/01/1989, "...Freeman embodies all the purported strengths of the real-life Clark and gives an uncompromising [performance]....Avildsen knows how to pull the right strings..." Title NoteTheatrical release: March 3, 1989. Product Quotation/Excerpt"The Lord said, 'Do whatever you have to do.' And he didn't say 'Joe, be polite.'"--Joe Clark (Morgan Freeman) Release NoteDVD Features: Product NotesBased on actual events, director John G. Avildsen's LEAN ON ME tells the story of Joe Clark (Morgan Freeman), a tough and radical disciplinarian hired to save the worst school in Paterson, New Jersey. Eastside High School is in trouble--the once exemplary school is now failing miserably. Graffitti lines the halls, gangs and drugs rule the school, and teachers and students live in perpetual fear. In one school year, Clark is challenged to turn the snake pit of a school into a halfway civilized place of learning, populated by decent students. To make sure his students pass a basic proficiency exam, Clark resorts to what some believe to be questionable methods--including wandering the halls threateningly with a baseball bat--to restore order to his school. Clark's extreme tactics also include firing teachers for talking back, forcing students to sing the school song on demand, and locking out students known to be drug dealers. Freeman delivers an astonishing performance as the tough-as-nails principal who became a national hero and symbol for tough-love education. If You Enjoy "Lean on Me (DVD)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "Lean on Me (DVD)"There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Explore More Great Tower Sales & Specials
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