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Running head: Movie Book Review 1 Anjel Magee Movie Book Review Concordia University EDGR 502: Developing Character through the Curriculum
Running head: Movie Book Review 2 Joe Clark, played as Morgan Freemen, in this true film “Lean on Me” (1989) exemplifies the characteristics of a strong leader. He was honest, fair, encouraging, loyal and loving. Joe Clark demonstrated performance & civic characteristics in the sternest, but loving manner. In order to be as successful in such desperate time he had to bend his moral compass slightly to retrieve high results. Mr. Clark was opposed by the teachers, school officials, students and parents for his strong belief in the students and his methods to change the school culture and academic performance. He knew that before he could fix the failing grades he had to change the schools character. In the film Mr. Clark, in his attempts to change the school culture, changed the doors closed on the school to assist in keeping the negative out & the positive in. This caused major turmoil for him with all aspects of the school community. His strong values and beliefs in his reasoning lead to a positive outcome; and, even those who may not have understood his methods at least respected his perseverance and faith. With my core values in mind I would not have been able to bend my moral ethics as much as Mr. Clark, but approached the situation with more tact and care. This is a great media source to use towards teachers and staff as an example of how displaying our strong character traits can lead to positive results no matter how grave the situation. The film teaches others to gain strong performance traits that will lead students to their highest potential. To become prime examples for others and never waiver from our own moral, civic and performance values. "If you don't succeed in life," Clark tells his students, "don't blame your backgrounds. Don't blame the Establishment. Blame YOURSELVES." (1989) His message is don't lean on excuses, drugs, crime, or anger. LEAN ON ME...and learn. By doing so you gain the most amazing results.
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