Was it like the movie? You lived it i never took the time to actually hear the man speak until this clip all I know was based on a true story watching one of the most motivational inspirational actors of any generation play him on film Morgan Freeman. You knew the actual guy it would be nice to hear you tell your story now because I grew up on that movie. I'm a film buff but thats your life would be nice to hear it from someone who lived it
I knew Mr. Clark I’m from North Jersey and encountered him on several occasions socially. He was a good man. He joked a lot when you spoke with him. But I loved the fact that he was genuinely concerned about how all the kids he encountered were doing academically…
We need a man like this more now than ever, as Hispanic I can appreciate a man that set race aside and expects to go back to human basics and act accordingly
This is a classic, love this guy. I like him, he isn’t a victim and even though he’s being serious and I agree with him, some of the stuff he says and the way he says makes me laugh. He’s so serious and it’s kinda funny. He’s quite eccentric.
i did not know that Joe Clark was at Eastside in the 82-83 school year , I always thought it was around 1987 , but you know I commend him on what he did & turned that school around , God rest his soul
The movie definitely did not exaggerate on how bad the school was & what Joe Clark was really like. The movie really got just about everything very accurately right. Joe Clark was ahead of his time. Hell, looks like even 60 Minutes was ahead of its time, talking casually about, on public tv, drug dealing & rapes normally occurring at a school
And a little less than a yr after this aired, Lean on Me came to theaters. I'm one of the few white people that has seen the movie, but it needs to be shown all around. We need more Joe Clarks out there. I can see why Reagan initially wanted him to be his education secretary.
Why would u presume white people haven't seen it, in general? I would think that more people of all colors have seen it, if not during its release, certainly on TV. If we ever needed a Joe Clark, in our schools, it's now. And just like todays school boards, I see they were similar 40 years ago.
I’m white and I’ve seen it, but then my mother taught at Eastside, my older sister and many of my childhood friends went to school there. It was a rough school even in the late 60s and early 70s when Mr Clark was teaching in another school. The school needed Mr Clark. He got flack because test scores didn’t immediately improve. A decade before he got there there were many students who couldn’t really read, They arrived at EHS essentially functionally illiterate, you don’t turn that kind of neglect around in a couple of years.
Clark intentions were astronomically great... especially for this school... some staff left because they were lackadaisical in their job... Clark standards were high!! And very well needed for that school
I cannot accept that either!! We’ve been conditioned to believe we’re owed something- that the system owes us something…and that we can’t help but be dependent on that same system that created the place for us as the permanent underclass in America
I don't agree with all this guys says or does, but I like the idea of being strick in rough places, he can't control everyone when they go home, but he can make his small world (the school) safe
The only thing I disagree with was him firing the music teacher and football coach for no reason. He meant well and had good intentions but he went overboard with those 2 occasions
The systems and entrenched bureaucrats hate change and improvement as it exposes their complacency and tacit approval of the problems! “Drain The Swamp!”
even back then joe clark refused to have a slave victim mentality, he quoted that just ebcause we were slaves doesnt mean we should rob shoot or kill, unlike many black people today who use the victim mentality for people to feel sorry for them
When you look at history one man seemed crazy for doing the right thing. No more of this thats why I'm glad they made a movie about a proud black man who didn't play the race card and inspired children of all backgrounds. To me that's a hero a success in life
While he was definitely no-nonsense and knew how to command respect, I get the vibe that the real Mr. Clark was a lot more chill in real life and simple came off more intimidating and harsh than he was because of his high education and that rich baritone. I'm sure he could turn into the screaming "Jerk With a Heart of Gold" (word to TV Tropes) if he needed to lol, but I don't buy that as being his main approach like Lean On Me portrays. That being said, I don't know of a single Morgan Freeman role that I don't like and I know the movie isn't meant to be a 1:1 portrayal of the real life people and events that occurred.
I cannot accept that either!! We’ve been conditioned to believe we’re owed something- that the system owes us something…and that we can’t help but be dependent on that same system that created the place for us as the permanent underclass in America
![Joe Clark: The Baraboo Bonebreaker [17yo Serial Killer] [TRUE CRIME]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/yCgvm8h4KXo/mqdefault.jpg)
I Thank God for Joe Clark being in my Journey I went to Eastside High School class of 1989
Dude that is so awesome! God bless Joe!
Was it like the movie? You lived it i never took the time to actually hear the man speak until this clip all I know was based on a true story watching one of the most motivational inspirational actors of any generation play him on film Morgan Freeman. You knew the actual guy it would be nice to hear you tell your story now because I grew up on that movie. I'm a film buff but thats your life would be nice to hear it from someone who lived it
Pusillanimous. You taught me a brand new word today Joe lol. See, he still touches us, even from his seat in Glory.
Gullah
And poltroons too.
😂
Morgan Freeman did an excellent job portraying him in Lean On Me
Facts!!! The mannerisms and all
Absolutely 💯
I knew Mr. Clark I’m from North Jersey and encountered him on several occasions socially. He was a good man. He joked a lot when you spoke with him. But I loved the fact that he was genuinely concerned about how all the kids he encountered were doing academically…
We need a man like this more now than ever, as Hispanic I can appreciate a man that set race aside and expects to go back to human basics and act accordingly
Senor Nonna Mr escalante gramps
Yes indeed we do need more principles like him for real
"Lean On Me" - a true classic! Released the following year! Morgan Freeman went all the way!
It was actually being filmed during this time period filmed in 88 released in 89
This is a classic, love this guy. I like him, he isn’t a victim and even though he’s being serious and I agree with him, some of the stuff he says and the way he says makes me laugh. He’s so serious and it’s kinda funny. He’s quite eccentric.
When he ask the boy wear are his books I wonder if that was the real Thomas Sam's in the Lean on me movie.
Lol I think so
Clarence
Reginald
Me too😊
Boy speaking as a teacher now Joe Clark would be on the news today 😂
these schools NEED Joe Clark today more than ever. It's probably too late though.
You'd be surprised.
Are schools as bad as Eastside was? Drugs & rapes?
God bless Mr Clark. We still need joe Clark still to this day. Awesome man, awesome movie
"expergated" Lmao😂😂 damn i never even HEARD of that word before Joe
Like in the movie.
Expurgated
I was born with a speech impediment. I could not pronounced "expurgated" until I watch Joe say it in the movie "Lean on Me".
expurgated
/ˈɛkspəɡeɪtɪd/
adjective
(of a text or account) having had objectionable or unsuitable matter removed.
"an expurgated English translation"
Joe Clark may have been a piece of work, but he certainly got results!
May he rest in peace.❤
Not a “disloyal mortal!”. 😂 That’s going to be my new catchphrase.
Problem with inner city kids today is they are overmothered and underfathered. We need ppl like joe
They’re basically brought up in environments where they’re not taught any better
Bill Moyers
Amen!
i did not know that Joe Clark was at Eastside in the 82-83 school year , I always thought it was around 1987 , but you know I commend him on what he did & turned that school around , God rest his soul
Morgan Freeman should have won an Oscar for his portrayal of Joe Clark. He didn't even get a nomination smh.
Joe Clark was an absolute legend!!!!
Rip Joe Clark. Newark Nj Native. The Best that Ever Did it🙏🏾🙏🏾
Morgan freeman should have gotten a Oscar award for his role in lean what bs.
facts
Hoke Colburn
THIS classic CBS 60 Minutes episode confirms that everything in Lean On Me was definitely a true story, hands down! LOL :)
Joe Clark really gave a damn not too many people are like that R.I.P Joe Clark
The movie definitely did not exaggerate on how bad the school was & what Joe Clark was really like. The movie really got just about everything very accurately right.
Joe Clark was ahead of his time. Hell, looks like even 60 Minutes was ahead of its time, talking casually about, on public tv, drug dealing & rapes normally occurring at a school
As a white man id consider it a damn privilege to have this man be my sons principal or mentor it’s not a color thing it’s a character issue!!
WOW!!! 07:35 the real Mrs. Elliott LOL I never knew she was real
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And a little less than a yr after this aired, Lean on Me came to theaters.
I'm one of the few white people that has seen the movie, but it needs to be shown all around. We need more Joe Clarks out there. I can see why Reagan initially wanted him to be his education secretary.
I’m white & I’ve seen
Why would u presume white people haven't seen it, in general? I would think that more people of all colors have seen it, if not during its release, certainly on TV.
If we ever needed a Joe Clark, in our schools, it's now. And just like todays school boards, I see they were similar 40 years ago.
@@giantslayer473 I agree about needing more Joe Clarks.
However, none of my white friends have heard of Lean on Me, let alone seen it.
I’m white and I’ve seen it, but then my mother taught at Eastside, my older sister and many of my childhood friends went to school there. It was a rough school even in the late 60s and early 70s when Mr Clark was teaching in another school. The school needed Mr Clark. He got flack because test scores didn’t immediately improve. A decade before he got there there were many students who couldn’t really read, They arrived at EHS essentially functionally illiterate, you don’t turn that kind of neglect around in a couple of years.
blonde bifocals my in law
This probally would work today, many school districts are completely controlled by the school board.
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1:41 Well, it looks like we know who the real-life Sams is.
By my mind you called it that is definitely sam's l o l😅😅😅😢
PAC
PAC
Clarence
Clark intentions were astronomically great... especially for this school... some staff left because they were lackadaisical in their job... Clark standards were high!! And very well needed for that school
Much respect to this man!!!!
Rip brother
This is what the inner city school person needs as a principal r.i.p the Great Joe Clark
This is the kind of Strong Man they don’t want to be a prominent figure as a model for our sons!!
This man sound like a preacher on the mic I’m surprised he wasn’t a pastor
“She was a disloyal mortal” 😂
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Nothing ain’t change 2024
I cannot accept that either!!
We’ve been conditioned to believe we’re owed something- that the system owes us something…and that we can’t help but be dependent on that same system that created the place for us as the permanent underclass in America
"Ghetto boxes" 😂😂😂
50 pounds
4:03 - "Let's go people! Too many people in the hallways!!!"
Camera pans the hallways showing 3 people.
Loved him on Benson
Robert Guillaume
Same thing going on in the 2020s
quarantine
We need a Mr. Clark today in 2024!!!!!
I don't agree with all this guys says or does, but I like the idea of being strick in rough places, he can't control everyone when they go home, but he can make his small world (the school) safe
The only thing I disagree with was him firing the music teacher and football coach for no reason. He meant well and had good intentions but he went overboard with those 2 occasions
The systems and entrenched bureaucrats hate change and improvement as it exposes their complacency and tacit approval of the problems! “Drain The Swamp!”
Joe Clark is The Man 💯💯💯💯💯👊
Work hard for what you want !!! That’s why his kids are so successful. Didn’t allow them be a victim
even back then joe clark refused to have a slave victim mentality, he quoted that just ebcause we were slaves doesnt mean we should rob shoot or kill, unlike many black people today who use the victim mentality for people to feel sorry for them
When you look at history one man seemed crazy for doing the right thing. No more of this thats why I'm glad they made a movie about a proud black man who didn't play the race card and inspired children of all backgrounds. To me that's a hero a success in life
Morgan Freeman did an excellent job portraying him in the movie Lean on Me
Facts. Is it just me or does Morgan Freeman sound more stern and strict than the real Joe Clark?
Sidney Poitier
Praying for the yn's 🙏🏿
LOL OMG you mean these people like 5:19 and 7:31 is actually real? LOL
We need him for the kids who don’t know their gender
And the ones who think riots and brawls are acceptable forms of behavior.
When someone else’s gender bothers you, you have a problem
Why does that bother you?
funny
still issue current
Your own people are your worst enemy.
Inkatha
EVERY single time!!!! Crabs in a bucket. His own people trying to get rid of him.
How's this high school doing now
She was a disloyal mortal !! 😂😂😂😂
Robert Guillaume SHOULD'VE played him on LEAN ON ME 1989
He looked more like the real Joe Clark for sure
He looked more like him, yes, but wasn't a good an actor
Morgan Freeman killed that role. Robert Guillaume killed it as the superintendent.
Him and Benson look related😂😂😂
I was thinking the same thing but Morgan did an excellent job
He shouldve ran for President
I agree
Respect Jesse Jackson?
Hell no
benson
While he was definitely no-nonsense and knew how to command respect, I get the vibe that the real Mr. Clark was a lot more chill in real life and simple came off more intimidating and harsh than he was because of his high education and that rich baritone. I'm sure he could turn into the screaming "Jerk With a Heart of Gold" (word to TV Tropes) if he needed to lol, but I don't buy that as being his main approach like Lean On Me portrays. That being said, I don't know of a single Morgan Freeman role that I don't like and I know the movie isn't meant to be a 1:1 portrayal of the real life people and events that occurred.
Kids just need discipline!
Based
Hollywood exaggerating this movie I went y. Toeastside. Wasn't that bad
lol
Been there 18 years and EVERY year it got worse!! You’re the problem, sir!
Bye! Bye!
Not that they were drug ,sellers and gang mebers, they possion normal students blood
I cannot accept that either!!
We’ve been conditioned to believe we’re owed something- that the system owes us something…and that we can’t help but be dependent on that same system that created the place for us as the permanent underclass in America
This is the kind of Strong Man they don’t want to be a prominent figure as a model for our sons!!
Been there 18 years and EVERY year it got worse!! You’re the problem, sir!
Bye! Bye!