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Morgan Freeman delivers a powerful and commanding performance as Joe Clark, a real-life inner-city high school principal, in this 1989 biographical drama. Tasked with turning around Eastside High—a decaying New Jersey school plagued by drugs and violence—Clark uses unorthodox and often controversial "tough love" methods to enforce discipline and restore pride. Directed by John G. Avildsen, the filmmaker behind Rocky and The Karate Kid, the film explores the struggles of students and faculty as they attempt to meet basic academic standards under Clark’s uncompromising leadership. Featuring a supporting cast that includes Beverly Todd and Robert Guillaume, Lean On Me remains an inspiring and gritty portrayal of the battle for educational reform. This Warner Bros. Home Video release is presented in a widescreen format that captures the intense energy of this urban classic.