Where to Watch The George McKenna Story (1986) in the US

What it's about

The true story of a teacher in Los Angeles who becomes the Principal of George Washington Memorial High School. The school and its students are affected by the normal life of gangs and drugs in their lives. McKenna wanted to give the students a real choice at education and all it offered for their future. But he faced teachers used to the reality of their school, parents unable or unwilling to give the kids the support they needed, and kids just wanting to survive the streets never mind learning something. After Denzel Washington (George McKenna) became a superstar, the film was re-released on home video under the title Hard Lessons.

Cast and crew

Director

Eric Laneuville

Writer

Charles Eric Johnson

Starring

Denzel Washington, Lynn Whitfield, Akosua Busia

Details

Release date

Nov 11, 1986

Language

English

Country

United States

Awards

1 win

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