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Lean on Me is a 1989 biographical-drama film written by Michael Schiffer, directed by John G. Avildsen and starring Morgan Freeman. Lean on Me is loosely based on the story of Joe Clark, a real life inner city high school principal in Paterson, New Jersey, whose school is at risk of being overtaken by the New Jersey state government unless students improve their test scores. Morgan Freeman spent time with Clark to capture his mannerisms and sayings. Clark resigned as principal of Eastside High... full article at wikipedia
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  • Mar 3, 1989
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  • A true story about a real hero.
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  • 124.0min
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Netflix ID
  • 691179
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Created by Metaweb Oct 23, 2006
Last edited by crism Jul 11, 2008

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