If you loved Lean On Me, try The Power of One

A bridge between a film you've already seen and one most people haven't. Here's what they share, and what the second one does that the first one doesn't.

What they share

Both films are directed by John G. Avildsen, and they both carry the uplifting mood tag, and they sit in Drama territory. If that's the register that drew you to Lean On Me, the second film will land in a comparable space — through a different lens.

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What The Power of One is

Rocky meets Lord of the Flies. Orphaned boy finds solace in boxing under prisoner mentorship. Delivers underdog spirit.

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