9th Annual Black History Month Film Series: Lean on Me

Date and Time
Thu, Feb 12, 2026, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location
Englewood Public Library, 31 Engle Street, Meeting Room 2, Englewood, NJ, 07631
9th Annual Black History Month Film Series: Lean on Me

Based on the true story of Joe Clark (Morgan Freeman), a strict but effective principal who transformed a failing inner-city high school in Paterson, New Jersey, by taking controversial but decisive action against gangs and poor academics to improve student performance and instill self-worth, ultimately saving the school from state takeover.

1989; 108 minutes; rated PG-13

Category: Cultural, TV/Films
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