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

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 sit in Drama territory. If that's the register that drew you to The Power of One, the second film will land in a comparable space — through a different lens.

What Lean On Me is

Dangerous Minds" without Michelle Pfeiffer. Principal Joe Clark wields a bullhorn and a baseball bat to resurrect a failing New Jersey high school. It's a star vehicle for Morgan Freeman, who makes the most of a thankless role.

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