Might be one of the greatest scenes in cinema. First the fake out that the kids can sing, then the fake out that Principal Clark is actually impressed and loves it. I mean, just a one-two punch to the feels. Great scene. Great movie.
The end of the scene is so iconic to me because Mr. Clark cared so much so seeing that show of potential and excellence kind of energized him. When he’s balling his fists up right before he greets Mr. Darnell I imagine him mentally saying to himself “this is why I fight for these kids there’s so much potential, so much hope”. This movie will never ever get old to me.
I read comment after comment to see if anyone else noticed that! I had to rewind it time after time. Every time I watch the movie, I look for that part lol
This movie, along with Glory, are two of the best movies I've ever watched. I wish the "black" cultre would embrace some of the values that were expressed in these films.
Whatcha got in there Malachi???? MY FUTURE!!!! If only kids still felt that way about their education today. Mr. Clark was HAPPY going back to his office!!!
I do believe that my favorite part of this scene is him walking through the hallways afterwards, looking happy and singing to himself while all the other people, teachers and students, are wondering what the heck is going on because he's smiling for once!
I always cry at this scene and the scene when all the kids showed up at the jail and they sung the Alma mater at the end this is my favorite movie I watch it all the time ❤
we need more principals and teachers like mr.clark. that tough love and he cared todays teachers and principals collect their check and move on they don't care !
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where is this type of care in 2014 schools no where its just about the money now not how to really help these children who really need it more now then ever
The mind of whoever Mr. Freeman played: 1:11-1:12- Sing!!! 1:13-1:14- Thank you. 1:15-1:55- What the heck did you do to my song?! Love his facial expression at 1:24 Does the kid in the red jacket look like Terrelle Pryor to anyone else?
Fair eastside by thy side we'll stand and always praise thy name praise thy name praise thy name to heaven yeah lend our hearts and hands to help increase thy fame oh lord the honor yeah of old eastiside high brings forth our loyalty loyalty loyalty so cheer for dear old eastside high lead on to victory
this movie is based on a true story actually. did u even bother to look up any info about it? there really was a joe clark at eastside high and he cleaned it up
MAN, I freakin LOVE THIS MOVIE !!!!!!! A true CLASSIC !!!!! and because I'm one of the FEW young black male teachers in my school district, this movie really hits home for me ...
East side high school is where principal Joe Clark worked didn't give a shit about he deals with the teachers and students one tough school principal who kept his head up
I wish modern movies from our black and spanish producers were this inspirational and genuine. Meaning, movies where we were not painted as victims; instead movies that inspired us to be both better individuals and members of our society.
Morgan Freeman played that role great surprise me that he didn't get an Oscar nomination for 1989 film lean on me but he did get an Oscar for 2004s million dollar baby with actor Clint Eastwood
