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The George McKenna Story
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Wikipedia article
'The George McKenna Story' is a 1986 biographical television film directed by Eric Laneuville, which stars Laneuville's 'St. Elsewhere' co-star Denzel Washington and Lynn Whitfield. It involves the events at George Washington Preparatory High School in South Los Angeles. The film was later (after Denzel Washington became a superstar) re-released on video under the title 'Hard Lessons'.
Cast
*Denzel Washington as school principal George McKenna
*Lynn Whitfield as Bobbie Maxwell
*Earl Billings as Mr. Rogers
*Ray Buktenica as Alan Keith
*Akosua Busia as Cynthia Byers
*Richard Masur as Ben Proctor
*Michael Milburn as Brimm Leader
Reception
'The George McKenna Story' won a Christopher Award in the category of "Television Specials".
At Rotten Tomatoes the film received two negative reviews from critics.
References
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