A Look at Lean on Me(1989)

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  Lean on Me is a 1989 film starring Morgan Freeman as Joe Clark, a high school principal who attempts to turn around a school struggling academically and with other issues. The school, Eastside High in Patterson, New Jersey, was depicted as a clean and well-maintained place in the 1960s, but by the 1980s, it had become run down and violent.

The change in the school's condition and demographics is not explicitly explained in the film, but it is implied that the change in student body and school building occurred due to changes in the community. The film shows a drastic shift in students and the school building without much context, leaving the viewer to draw their own conclusions.

Despite some unbelievable details, the overall story of the school's condition is not beyond belief. Real-life experiences and stories from family members who attended schools in the 1980s and 1990s confirm that some schools were wild during that time.

The film focuses on the what of the school's condition but fails to explain how and why it deteriorated so drastically. The presentation of these issues is problematic, as it seems to imply that the school building was pristine and its academic performance was excellent when the students were White, but that all changed when the student body became mostly Black.

However, it is important to acknowledge that Black people in America have been disadvantaged, underserved, and discriminated against, and poverty and a lack of resources contribute to a lot of the problems that we see. While these factors might explain why some students are getting into trouble, they do not absolve them from accountability for their actions.

Overall, Lean on Me is a film that highlights the challenges that principals and teachers face in trying to improve struggling schools. While it may not provide a complete picture of the issues that contribute to a school's decline, it is a reminder of the importance of addressing the root causes of these problems and working towards solutions that benefit all students.


NAME: SANDHIP SURIYA K S

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DATE:03/03/2024

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