Lean on Me is a biographical dramatization written by Michael Schiffer and edited by John Avildsen. This film was produced by Norman Twain and directed by John Avildsen. Lean on Me is a rated PG 13 drama which features a New Jersey High School, East Side High, which became the towns deeply troubled minority high school where drug-dealing, violence and intimidation dominated the culture of the school. The fiery and compelling performances of the characters made this film one that will linger in my memory. Lean on me highlights what it means to have a sense of purpose in this world. All the elements to make a movie that transcends all boundaries will be explored.
‘Lean on Me’ highlights a teacher Joe Clark who spent many years teaching at the …show more content…
Lean on me’s opening scene shows us East Side High in all its glory and prestige. However, the movie foreshadows twenty years later and the surroundings are completely transformed. There is graffiti on the walls. This shows us that there has been a change in leadership. Music can create a convincing atmosphere for setting and evoke true emotions for example when Mr Clark arrives at the school and sees the state of the once prestigious East Side High, the music in the background is one of gloom. This allows the viewers to share the same feeling as Mr …show more content…
Some of these literary and rhetorical devices included in this film are contradiction and repetition. Joe Clark was a man who valued the role that education played in the lives of students and felt that discipline was crucial for students to achieve their goals. Ironically, he was not able to accept discipline when it was given to him. He was reprimanded several times for how he would berate teachers, students and any other person who did not share his
‘Lean on Me’ highlights a teacher Joe Clark who spent many years teaching at the …show more content…
Lean on me’s opening scene shows us East Side High in all its glory and prestige. However, the movie foreshadows twenty years later and the surroundings are completely transformed. There is graffiti on the walls. This shows us that there has been a change in leadership. Music can create a convincing atmosphere for setting and evoke true emotions for example when Mr Clark arrives at the school and sees the state of the once prestigious East Side High, the music in the background is one of gloom. This allows the viewers to share the same feeling as Mr …show more content…
Some of these literary and rhetorical devices included in this film are contradiction and repetition. Joe Clark was a man who valued the role that education played in the lives of students and felt that discipline was crucial for students to achieve their goals. Ironically, he was not able to accept discipline when it was given to him. He was reprimanded several times for how he would berate teachers, students and any other person who did not share his