LEAN ON ME

Morgan Freeman, Robert Guillaume

Warner Bros.; Directed by John G. Avildsen

Rated PG-13; 104 minutes; 1989

The true story of Joe Clark (Morgan Freeman), a baseball bat wielding principal, whose convictions and dedication transformed one of the worst high schools in New Jersey from a war zone to a place where his underprivileged students had the opportunity to succeed.

Reviews

"Go see it! An excellent, uplifting film."

- Jeff Craig, SIXTY SECOND PREVIEW

"It's the feel-good movie of the year."

- Roy Leonard, WGN RADIO/TV

"LEAN ON ME is a rouser! Morgan Freeman is terrific."

- Chris Chase, US MAGAZINE

"A tour-de-force performance by Morgan Freeman."

- Bruce Williamson, NEW WOMAN

"LEAN ON ME has more punch than the KARATE KID series. Morgan Freeman plays Joe Clark with thumping, rallying energy."

- Marcia Pally, PENTHOUSE

"LEAN ON ME will make you stand up and cheer!"

- Neil Rosen, WNCN RADIO

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Your student film program won’t be complete without a showing of LEAN ON ME.