Hard Lessons (1986)

Synopsis: Principal George McKenna miraculously transformed George Washington High School from a drug-infested, gang-run, war zone into an exemplary secondary school. Under his leadership, an under-achieving... Principal George McKenna miraculously transformed George Washington High School from a drug-infested, gang-run, war zone into an exemplary secondary school. Under his leadership, an under-achieving student body blossomed into a studious, inquisitive group of teens. This heart-warming true story recounts the trials and tribulations McKenna encountered while struggling to overcome juvenile delinquency, lazy teachers, apathetic parents and an insufficient budget. [More]

Starring: Denzel Washington, Lynn Whitfield, Akosua Busia, Richard Masur

Starring: Denzel Washington, Lynn Whitfield, Akosua Busia, Richard Masur

Director: Eric Laneuville

Director: Eric Laneuville

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