IMDB: 7.4 March 3, 1989 108 min Drama USA John G. Avildsen Morgan Freeman, Beverly Todd, Robert Guillaume, Alan North
Lean on Me: An arrogant and unorthodox teacher returns as principal to the idyllic high school from which he had earlier been fired to find it a den of drug abuse, gang violence, and urban despair. Eventually his successful but unorthodox methods lead to a clash with city officials that threatens to undo all his efforts. Based on a true story.