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Lean on Me

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Original title

Lean on Me

Year

1989

Running time

104 min.

Country

United States

Director

John G. Avildsen

Screenwriter

Michael Schiffer

Cast

Music

Bill Conti

Cinematography

Victor Hammer

Producer

Warner Bros.

Genre

Drama | Based on a true story. Schools & University

Synopsis

Lean On Me is based on a true story of a principal in a New Jersey high school, Eastside High. The Principal, Joe Clark, is hired in 1983 to run one of the worst schools in this state. His mission is to turn this crime, drug, and graffiti infested school around completely in one year’s time. Clark must bring order and peace to this school and must also bring up the learning level of the students so they can pass the state’s minimum basic skills test.

Awards: 1989: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: Nominated for Best Actor (Freeman)

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Lean on Me

1989

John G. Avildsen

6.2

(634)