The George McKenna Story (1986)
The George McKenna Story (1986), a biographical television film directed by Eric Laneuville, features Denzel Washington and Lynn Whitfield from St. Elsewhere. It depicts the true story of a teacher in Los Angeles who becomes the Principal of George Washington Memorial High School. The school and its students struggle with the pervasive presence of gangs and drugs in their community. McKenna’s goal was to provide the students with a real choice in education and all the opportunities it offered for their future.
However, he faced challenges from teachers accustomed to the harsh realities of their school, parents who were unable or unwilling to support their children, and students who were solely focused on surviving the streets rather than learning. In light of Denzel Washington’s rise to stardom, the film was re-released on home video as Hard Lessons.
Date of download: 2015-11-11T17:22:34+00:00
Cast:  Denzel WashingtonGeorge McKenna  Lynn WhitfieldBobbie Maxwell |
The George McKenna Story (1986), a biographical television film directed by Eric Laneuville, features Denzel Washington and Lynn Whitfield from St. Elsewhere. It depicts the true story of a teacher in Los Angeles who becomes the Principal of George Washington Memorial High School. The school and its students struggle with the pervasive presence of gangs and drugs in their community. McKenna’s goal was to provide the students with a real choice in education and all the opportunities it offered for their future.
However, he faced challenges from teachers accustomed to the harsh realities of their school, parents who were unable or unwilling to support their children, and students who were solely focused on surviving the streets rather than learning. In light of Denzel Washington’s rise to stardom, the film was re-released on home video as Hard Lessons.
