Review of Lean On Me (1989) by Jane Galbraith for Variety — 08 Jul 2014
Morgan Freeman's inspired performance as Joe Clark, the New Jersey principal who uses controversial methods to clean up a drug- and crime-ridden high school, makes it easier to forgive John Avildsen's rather glossy and simplistic treatment of a serious dilemma in the public school system.
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This review of Lean On Me (1989) was written by Jane Galbraith and published by Variety on 08 Jul 2014.
Lean On Me has generally received positive reviews.
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