I was looking on wikipedia but there was not very much on it about Joe Clark. And yeah he took hold of things. They all became like family. He got them to that point. They needed that kind of person to get the place back into shape, and become a school again. I LOVED this movie. I guess I have such passion for it because, well this was so real. And it's hard to stop talking about it. My dad was a Spanish teacher his whole life. He gave me passion for life. And that's what Joe Clark had. PASSION.
Actually Joe Clark removed cable TV from the juvenile detention facility, so the kids would have to focus on their schoolwork. A tough measure but necessary if ill-educated juveniles who can barely read are going to have any chance of catching up with their peers.
Actually the movie freedom writers is exaggerated to the max. Ask anybody from long beach and theyll tell wilson high school wasnt known for gangs at all
You should take the time to watch Freedom Writers again. You dismiss it's impact by saying "it was all right". The reality is it is a TRUE story and many of the students portrayed were the first in their family to graduate high school and go to college.
The real Joe Clark was a bit rougher than this. He was widely criticized for expelling all those kids, and they all wound up in Rahway Prison, but in some ways it was tough love.
Joe Clark later became head of a juvenile prison, and did much better. His first action was to remove all the TV's and pool tables. When a kid asked why, he said "you can't watch TV or play pool because you're in jail."
Yes, I get it...the movie is good. I heard the word "like" so many times! I cannot imagine having the trouble of stringing a sentence together. Morgan Freeman was interviewed in Germany by my husband's co-worker. My husband turned down the chance since he isn't interested in Hollywood films. Challenge: Read the book TRANCEformation of America by Cathy O'Brien and Mark Phillips. You can learn about them over youtube. The library should be able to get this book for you! She is a whistleblower!
These are all good 5 star reviews. This guy knows alot about movies. He expresses himself in many large ways. I want him to review the movie called Beefaroni the Movie.
wow... like school drama movie... i don't know.....sniff...morgan freeman look up his thing on wikapedia...like he's a bad guy...sniff...sniff....sniff...sniffffff ...your lose....inspirational thing....(runnny nose)....sniffffffff...........the end.......
Today, Paterson schools are still having an outcome situation with violence, school drop outs, and gang relation. However, the real Joe Clark used to teach in Newark (And I think he still does today, I've met him before), and he spoke that this movie about him was "purely bullshit". Guess he just didn't agree most of the movie, but most of it did happen.
Freedom Writers I believe. One where she introduced the to one of the Holocaust survivors?
well anyhow. I do love this movie as-well. Also one of my favorite inspirational school movies. Though the lean on me song is kinda corny I do like the Everybody is somebody and Time dont wait. I'm looking for those two songs but cannot seem to find them from this movie.
Lean on Me is much better than Freedom Writers. Lean on Me is hardcore, Freedom Writers is more about reaching out the students individually rather than the whole school
I hope u attended after Joe Clark. The teachers were sellin the crack to the students. Joe had the cages torn down just to lock the animals in. OMG Lean on Me!
If they were to do a remake of this movie, who would fit the next Joe Clark/ No one. Sorry. Only Morgan Freeman finished it.
MrPaulryan76 1 month ago
Edward James Almos and Michelle Phfiffer dont come close to Morgan Freeman.
MrPaulryan76 1 month ago
I also believe everyone should watch: Lean On Me this as an inspiring movie. There needs to be more like this one out there.
Beholdthis217 1 month ago
I was looking on wikipedia but there was not very much on it about Joe Clark. And yeah he took hold of things. They all became like family. He got them to that point. They needed that kind of person to get the place back into shape, and become a school again. I LOVED this movie. I guess I have such passion for it because, well this was so real. And it's hard to stop talking about it. My dad was a Spanish teacher his whole life. He gave me passion for life. And that's what Joe Clark had. PASSION.
LucitaKay 7 months ago
No one talks in my meetings! NO ONE!!!!
LedWhisky69 9 months ago
Tough love is the best love.
soonerdave01 9 months ago
this was a gr8 performance by morgan but this mexican voice sux
MrCountryboy778 10 months ago
Actually Joe Clark removed cable TV from the juvenile detention facility, so the kids would have to focus on their schoolwork. A tough measure but necessary if ill-educated juveniles who can barely read are going to have any chance of catching up with their peers.
xebob 11 months ago
Actually the movie freedom writers is exaggerated to the max. Ask anybody from long beach and theyll tell wilson high school wasnt known for gangs at all
vancepope 11 months ago
You should take the time to watch Freedom Writers again. You dismiss it's impact by saying "it was all right". The reality is it is a TRUE story and many of the students portrayed were the first in their family to graduate high school and go to college.
5111pt 11 months ago
LEAN ON ME is TERRIBLE, morgan freemans character is just a ranting idiot. And the movie is based off a lie.
poopproductions 1 year ago
@poopproductions :-( Sorry to hear you feel that way about "Lean On Me"
theman2017inc 1 year ago
Yea within the first 5-10 minutes I was like "shit this is gonna be good."
YesWeCantaloupe 1 year ago
lol a period man style
JohnTheCoolDude 1 year ago
The real Joe Clark was a bit rougher than this. He was widely criticized for expelling all those kids, and they all wound up in Rahway Prison, but in some ways it was tough love.
Joe Clark later became head of a juvenile prison, and did much better. His first action was to remove all the TV's and pool tables. When a kid asked why, he said "you can't watch TV or play pool because you're in jail."
MondoBeno 2 years ago
@MondoBeno all right!
goldenthoth 1 year ago
Im dyinq to watch this Moviee . Nqaaaw Flipp . x
LOwGees 2 years ago
you my know movies but this was a real story. this really happeed moron
mzhenry429 2 years ago
The name of the movie you forgot the name to was Freedom Writers. Lean on me is a good movie. I like that one too.
pimpdaddytony51 2 years ago
sly subliminal at the bergining
sdwboi 2 years ago
Braotha! Don't you know this movie is based on a true story
BBBlock 2 years ago
Yes, I get it...the movie is good. I heard the word "like" so many times! I cannot imagine having the trouble of stringing a sentence together. Morgan Freeman was interviewed in Germany by my husband's co-worker. My husband turned down the chance since he isn't interested in Hollywood films. Challenge: Read the book TRANCEformation of America by Cathy O'Brien and Mark Phillips. You can learn about them over youtube. The library should be able to get this book for you! She is a whistleblower!
sabrinac1 2 years ago 4
These are all good 5 star reviews. This guy knows alot about movies. He expresses himself in many large ways. I want him to review the movie called Beefaroni the Movie.
PATYPUS3 2 years ago
im gonna kick your ass an u.. u gonna bleed like period man style. LMAO! HAHA
Gamingaddict1012 2 years ago
lean on me is a great movie!!!
rissOriss 2 years ago 9
wow... like school drama movie... i don't know.....sniff...morgan freeman look up his thing on wikapedia...like he's a bad guy...sniff...sniff....sniff...sniffffff ...your lose....inspirational thing....(runnny nose)....sniffffffff...........the end.......
tiponin23 2 years ago
lol i hear him sniffling! lol your crazy
ndeysaan 2 years ago
its called fredom writers
frontwardz 3 years ago
great movie. pretty good review. THANKS!
jacko39 3 years ago
one of the greatest films i have ever seen in my life--and i've seen a lot.
morgan freeman is brilliant here.
btuck1223 3 years ago
Today, Paterson schools are still having an outcome situation with violence, school drop outs, and gang relation. However, the real Joe Clark used to teach in Newark (And I think he still does today, I've met him before), and he spoke that this movie about him was "purely bullshit". Guess he just didn't agree most of the movie, but most of it did happen.
SleepingPanda129 3 years ago
U LYIN...U AINT NEVA MET JOE CLARK
stephengatses 3 years ago
LOL, YOUTUBE BEEF, LOVE IT!
SleepingPanda129 3 years ago
lolz, cool beeeef!
JulkerNSidd786 3 years ago
I don't know if you are telling the truth or not but I do know that Newark is in pretty rough shape so it would make sense.
Vergil017 3 years ago
movie you were talking about was
Freedom Writers I believe. One where she introduced the to one of the Holocaust survivors?
well anyhow. I do love this movie as-well. Also one of my favorite inspirational school movies. Though the lean on me song is kinda corny I do like the Everybody is somebody and Time dont wait. I'm looking for those two songs but cannot seem to find them from this movie.
DarkglowB4U 3 years ago
Lean on Me is much better than Freedom Writers. Lean on Me is hardcore, Freedom Writers is more about reaching out the students individually rather than the whole school
JulkerNSidd786 3 years ago
I hope u attended after Joe Clark. The teachers were sellin the crack to the students. Joe had the cages torn down just to lock the animals in. OMG Lean on Me!
All4Ivy 3 years ago
i went to that high school i miss that school..
blazejeffery 3 years ago
you went to that school?
JulkerNSidd786 3 years ago
yes i did,,its not bad as it was back then i went there for my fresh man year then i hadda move...
blazejeffery 3 years ago
oooooooooook
lalalalalalalaalagir 3 years ago
what?
JulkerNSidd786 3 years ago
Hay. Since you have no commemts on this ive dicided to leave one :]
I started watching lean on me turns out i got the trailer on a disk or something. So, anyways.
Do you know a sight thta i could possibly watch it on?
omgitsscooter 3 years ago