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  1. Lean on Me is a 1989 American biographical drama film directed by John G. Avildsen, written by Michael Schiffer, and starring Morgan Freeman.

  2. Mar 3, 1989 · Lean on Me is a 1989 film based on the true story of Joe Clark, a principal who tries to reform a troubled inner-city school with unorthodox methods. The film features Morgan Freeman in his breakthrough role and won three awards, including Best Actor for Freeman.

    • (23K)
    • Biography, Drama
    • John G. Avildsen
    • 1989-03-03
  3. When principal Joe Clark takes over decaying Eastside High School, he's faced with students wearing gang colors and graffiti-covered walls. Determined to do anything he must to turn the school ...

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    • John G. Avildsen
    • PG-13
    • Morgan Freeman
  4. African-American history teacher Joe Clark (Morgan Freeman) instructs enthusiastic teenagers at Eastside High School in 1967 Paterson, New Jersey. His class is interrupted by fellow African-American teacher Frank Napier (Robert Guillaume), who alerts Joe that their union is holding a meeting without them.

  5. Roger Ebert criticizes the film's portrayal of Joe Clark, a real-life principal who whipped a New Jersey high school into shape, as a troubled, arrogant and abrasive character. He argues that the film glorifies violence and intimidation, and fails to show how learning can take place under Clark's reign.

  6. Overview. When principal Joe Clark takes over decaying Eastside High School, he's faced with students wearing gang colors and graffiti-covered walls. Determined to do anything he must to turn the school around, he expels suspected drug dealers, padlocks doors and demands effort and results from students, staff and parents.

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  8. Lean on Me. Based on the true story of New Jersey high school principal Joe Clark ,who wins the support and respect of his students for his controversialmethods… 6,537 IMDb 7.4 1 h 48 min 1989. X-Ray PG-13. Drama · Bold · Inspiring · Sentimental. Available to rent or buy. Rent. HD $3.79. Buy. HD $13.59. More purchase. options.