Lean on Me Inspirational Speech

[@jeffbanfieldsflwr3537]

I had a teacher like him in 5th or 6th grade. I was a white kid in a predominantly African American school. He was a African American man. That man made sure that I was treated the same as everyone else. He made me feel important even though I didn't feel that way in every other aspect of my life. His name was Mr. Mudd. I will always remember him. Thanks Mr Mudd.

[@nitroburner1838]

Definitely not the first white person I've heard this from...and that's a good thing

[@flyguy1827]

You troll like a bitch

[@Leveer13]

Mr. Gillespie was that teacher for me. This scene meant a lot to me. There is no magic unicorn bridge that saves the "poor white trash".

[@paleo704]

Before Wokeness

[@felafelix5276]

God bless mr Mudd

[@PatrickOCnMD]

Morgan should definitely have won an Oscar for this. How is this not Oscar worthy. Just fantastic acting.

[@attiepollard7847]

I think the people thought that this was a direct attack on the teachers unions and this movie was not about to go up against the heavy hitters in the 1990 Oscars awards.

[@patrickc3419]

@@attiepollard7847 I know Daniel Day Lewis was basically a guarantee to win that year, but it’s crazy that Morgan Freeman wasn’t even nominated.

[@durterebelz]

#CHUUCH

[@dfranklin70]

Morgan Freeman had a year. Lean on Me, Glory, and Driving Miss Daisy all in a year!!! Wild run.

[@JCurl1978]

I agree!! How did the actor who portrayed the amazing Kid Ray win Best Supporting Actor and Morgan Freeman nothing

[@magdalenaangela91]

When I find myself in times of academic trouble, Morgan Freeman comes to me. Speaking words of wisdom, "Lean on Me."

[@raiden25256666]

Exactly. It was this movie that made me go back and get my HS diploma

[@elhilo1972]

Lean on me, lean on me! I see what you did there!

[@zealousjay1993]

You don't see Movies like these no more

[@pep590]

Dark Demonik There are no Republicans in Hollywood and the Left or Democrats are the true neo-cons, socialists and tyrants. There movie is one of the best ever, but black directors are also in Hollywood making blacks as always the victims to increase racial hatred.

[@ADCC-qp2gk]

Because liberal propaganda wants hate and devide

[@sociopathsurvivor7129]

ADCC 1981 I don’t think so at all. Republicans do. They’re the ones that elected the garbage we have in office now. He’s the most divisive individual ever.

[@tooakki]

"any more"

[@topsword6534]

@Dark Demonik It's kind of amusing to see "liberals" and "neocons" conflated like that in one sentence, LOL. And I have a feeling you forgot "right-wing Zionist Jews", who really do run Tinseltown.

[@jscar06]

This is one of the greatest and most inspirational films of our time. Morgan Freeman will forever be one of my favorite thespians, and one of my most esteemed heroes.

[@nathanjones2811]

Coach Carter, Lean On Me, and Class of 1984", Imo are the 3 youth political movies ever made. Outstanding, and powerful messages.

[@tonyhamilton6948]

Rest in Peace Joe Clark. Your Spirit will and Forever Live on.

[@Megacooler96_]

A person like this would be instantly fired and canceled with today's crap society. We need more of him more than ever

[@joewhitehead3]

“More than ever” is a little dramatic

[@LuckyCherries0713]

I grew up with this movie. Giving me my dream of becoming a great teacher and help support our children and make life better for them. I have been a teacher for 5 years now.

[@LavenderJack540]

Please tell me you're eighteen years in. Lavender Jack...Swooping On Down.

[@regidio5083]

WIN it. Speaking as a stranger. Be the best you can be. Go with God.

[@TheMisterkidray]

It's been 20 years now... how you been?

[@CCJJ160Channels]

"We sink, we swim, we rise, we fall, we meet our fates, together."

[@amandavo2640]

CCJJ160Channels rdsgad Aasdd🦌

[@Dee_Nice89]

Amanda Vo Joe Clark: 'You Are Not Inferior!!!! Your Grades May Be, Your School May Have Been!!! But You Can Turn That Around And Make Liars Outta Those Bastards In Exactly One Hour When You Take That Test And Pass It And Win!!!!

[@btobeasoc1725]

Alone

[@CCJJ160Channels]

@@btobeasoc1725 if you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far go together.

[@jonathanredford215]

"Make liars out of those bastards" lol, love it. Morgan freeman just owns

[@captainplanet3901]

Hell yeah

[@VOD713]

Awesome

[@gfx2943]

He's actually an asshole in real life.

[@sabreen45]

I teach in Paterson and people who worked with Clark said this is an accurate depiction of him. Crazy to see a movie about a district I teach in!

[@sandramike5486]

Its based on a true story??

[@KokeyMcCormickkk]

Sandra Mike Yes

[@neetrab]

Sandra Mike yeah

[@ernstergarcia]

is it true that the state came in a year later and took over, anyway?

[@t100base]

ernie garcia did they?

[@becool5706]

Love how he pointed out the white kids and how they are in the same situation as the other kids.... love how he connected the kids that are in American poverty and unified them. And he did it without being p.c.... he used offensive language to motivate these children into believing in themselves and getting the job done.... best starting role Morgan freeman ever did hands down. And hes very much like this in real life.... great role model for the people 👏

[@irishseano]

I was one of these “white students” and this scene is POWERFUL

[@patrickc3419]

@@irishseano Great movie.

[@jeffreymeeks4051]

We need this kind of tough love approach in our schools today. Leaders who give discipline where needed, but are also capable of showing compassion. Firm, but fair. Stern, but understanding.

[@TheCoolProfessor]

"We sink, we swim! We rise, we fall; WE MEET OUR FATE TOGETHER!"

[@EM-xb1uc]

Bro, This clip really inspired me. It makes me cry. I don't get tired of watching this movie. I'm latin and We need more teachers and principals like this in our schools. Who really do care about their students as a person and for their education. God Bless Joe Clark. May he rest in peace.

[@markestoesta2834]

Watch “Stand and deliver” another great movie

[@michaeldavis466]

I remembered watching Lean On Me when I was a freshman in high school during my English class in 1991.

[@1968-b3n]

i remember watching " the Outsiders " in grade 10 in High School in 1985

[@VanityZERO]

i wish all principals were as motivational and bluntly honest as this

[@MrOccyc]

I wish public schools had passionate principals like Joe Clark. There are so many that just pushes kids through without caring.

[@spacepimpkevin1184]

This scene is immensely powerful in today's world. Precisely why you don't see things like this anymore. It would cut through all the crap out there today like a chainsaw through a diaper.

[@PeaceOnPurpose7]

I remember using this speech to help motivate me to do well on an exam. It hurt when I still didn’t. Then I realized it was my preparation that would help me most. He motivated them, but Preparation is what he encouraged the most. I feel prepared for my exam today and I am revisiting this speech in addition to my preparation. I’ll let you all know how it goes. Wish me greatness ❤

[@seemangal123]

A spirit that will not die. Amen !

[@jambi5096]

This is the kind of dad every child needs in their lives.

[@Afroman29]

We need more people like this guy in our schools, as community leaders, and governing our country. We as people, need to unite our society.

[@Swordsquire]

We need more teachers and principals like him!

[@spfdff]

I grew with educators like this(I’m 47). I went to college to be this kind of educator. There’s no room in society anymore for this kind of educator. I found this out while student teaching and became a firefighter. Best decision I ever made. Unfortunately the students who need people like this in their lives are the ones who suffer most. Good job PC Liberal America... you once again have served to handicap and serve as a detriment to the impoverished 👍

[@MJBYouTubeNetwork]

Your grades may be.. Your school may have been.. But you can turn that around and make LIARS out of those bastards in exactly one hour WHEN YOU TAKE THAT TEST, AND PASS IT AND WIN!! Those words motivated me BIG TIME when I was in college. Motivation at its BEST there. #Motivation

[@TheReal12]

Amen

[@Dee_Nice89]

we sink, we swim, we rise, we fall, we meet our fate together #WordsOfWisdom

[@sha11235]

+Miss Jennifer “Baby J” Banks Of course, you can't pass a test just because you have high spirits. You need to know the shit.

[@TheNewEmphinix]

Motivations like these have helped me succeed. It's sad how today schools, colleges and educations are indoctrinating instead of motivating and teaching.

[@amandavo2640]

Miss Jennifer Banks xgyrvdo

[@cvm8281]

Best lines from this movie, "If you do not succeed in life, I don't want you to blame your parents, I don't want you to blame the white man, I don't you to blame yourselves, the responsibility is yours!" and, "That's why I through them bastards out and that's all I'm going to say.".

[@Pistons2024]

I love it ..

[@Dee_Nice89]

​@@Pistons2024here's one: When you find your minds wondering I want you to knuckle back down and concentrate, concentrate!!!!!! Remember what's at stake and show them what Eastside High is all about, A Spirit That Will Not Die!!!!

[@mdzia9932]

Thanks. I am working on an assignment on this movie in India

[@leonak30]

This part was very inspirational it's sad that schools have went down to violence, fighting, and inappropriate relations with students. Schools nowadays need to be cleansed of the corruption. 🙏

[@PrinceScotticus]

There is only a few people in my life that get that type of energy and love and respect at the same time more people need people in their corner like these two

[@favre16]

Morgan Freeman is one of the best actors ever, a great human being! It would be a privilege to meet him. :)

[@joycehackett5867]

Wasteland Gypsy How totally stupid and completely ridiculous!

[@brad9888]

@Wasteland Gypsy Wow nothing about you but total ignorance and stupidity

[@calvinsampson5750]

Patrick Walker Yes

[@mMRLM10]

Yes it would

[@gfx2943]

I have seen him interact with fans, and he wasn't very pleasant. Just saying *shrug* maybe do some research before you assume he's as awesome as the scene hes ACTING in.

[@MrSpeed-lt8gr]

I loathed my strict teachers when I was in school. Mr. Sansoe my English teacher was tough as nails. But looking back he genuinely cared about us and made me work hard.

[@hugogarcia8817]

A spirit that will not die. Well put together to motivate young men and women who knows that the world will destory them from the inside out...

[@georgeparris7579]

I’m a black male I can personally say if the black community had more black male role to be their without out the bling and the flashy materiallist things keep it real with this generation about the way we are probably going to end if we allow the hate and road blocks along the way to stop us #WhenblackStands

[@luissalinas9143]

#whenraceisnttheissue its colorism there is no race, however we must all release ourselves from the illusion of restriction. understand who you are as a person and soon you'll be able to view life through so many different perspectives. That's when true progress begins

[@WillieHandy79]

@Dark Demonik STFU

[@pep590]

If we allow the hate??? Most blacks perpetrate the hate.You got that backwards.

[@jamretro1336]

@@pep590 that's literally not the point

[@pep590]

@@jamretro1336 Maybe so, but his poor choice of words...hate...were a bit offensive and fallacious.

[@Magicmario2]

A school principal nowadays is more of a politician rather than a educator. That’s one of the reasons why Mr. Clark was a rare gem.

[@davidblack4774]

Today's schools need teacher's like this so badly.

[@shanec9840]

He was robbed out of an Oscars for being Mr. Clark. I went to a school similar to East Side High but it was more rural. Nowadays if a principal give a truthful but political incorrect speech life this, he would be fired. And our poorly public school system of today reflects the changing of the times.

[@tpsu129]

Some say Driving Miss Daisy was his better film of 1989.

[@joshualee272]

If they all did it they wouldn't be fired

[@StillTheVoid]

Keep in mind...Glory came out the same year as well as Driving Miss Daisy.

[@joyceedwards3336]

Amen

[@victorcolon1454]

I believe Edward James Olmos also got denied an Oscar for playing Jaime Escalante in "Stand and Deliver".

[@TheRenard10]

I want to go to film school because of this brilliant movie!

[@whg1504]

Students want teachers like him but the society and the school doesn't

[@melvinbridgewater4955]

His Way Of Educating Children Would Create A Ripple Affect In The School System And The World As A Whole. This Is Why He Didn't Win A Oscar.

[@1_benjy_1]

abdolutely

[@kathconserv]

Yep.

[@hillbillydelux]

Because expectations of greatness threaten teachers unions.

[@USCTrojan2013]

you have a 152 likes and ZERO dislikes...it's been 7 years...that is a nice amt of time to measure and a decent cross-section of our country that TELLS ME WE CAN STILL DO THIS..WE STILL HAVE HOPE...thank you.

[@michaelmiller5194]

This is the type of educator every school needs.

[@glennbrymer4065]

Leaders Lead! From the Front! I always loved it when someone would fire us up with a great emotional inspirational speech. I first had the experience as a teenager playing football. Then later serving in the US Army overseas. I heard some that were so heartfelt it moved men to do incredible things in response to a single solitary man's voice and words. It is truly awesome to be in that moment. You are Filled with Courage and Fortified with an inner Fire. Then, you close with the enemy in whatever form they may take. You take it Too them! The human spirit is a powerful thing when harnessed and directed.

[@fredl575]

This is what America needs to here right now.

[@bobjames6166]

The most amazing speech i have ever heard

[@dr.christopherdiaz4473]

I had to a concert once at Woodrow Wilson High School in old East Dallas. There is something magical about these old high school auditoriums. I wish our schools still had them today.

[@renefierro2353]

I had a teacher like him , he encouraged me to be the best I could be even though my home life wasn't all that great , his name was Del Engstrom , thank u Mr. Engstrom I'll never forget you EVER !!

[@DaNgVaMpIrE]

he reminds me alot of my principal that we have now...he really is like this..he's always trying to motivate us in every way possible..i admire him so much.

[@rafterscott]

I had a teacher in high school that was teaching at Eastside High when Joe Clark was principal. She said he was tougher in real life than he was in the movie. She said if a teacher made a mistake, he would announce that mistake during the morning announcements.

[@tiffanymorgan6562]

😲

[@samahissimplistic]

The movie is about 95% accurate, according to Google. So, these were probably the parts where this Mr. Clark and the real one were ever so slightly different. That being said, I still love this movie and respect what the real Joe Clark did to save this school.

[@CBMOA]

In term, deathly embarrassed 😳 😨

[@balbin0329]

Morgan Freemannfucking owned this role. This was his best performance ever.

[@smdmorga2]

I think his best performances are things like Million Dollar Baby and Shawshank Redemption, but he was still really good in this film! What an incredible actor!

[@k.b8684]

Powerful when he say it took the help o a good friend. My favorite part of the movie

[@MakaveliThaDon444]

This is my motivation for success and thanks to this speech I will not fall back I will be stronger and better than ever

[@ferbobian]

One of my all time favorite movies...a masterpiece.

[@amaniaman7818]

Morgan still needs an Oscar for this

[@sandywool]

The best thing to ever happen to me was hearing this song sang by these wonderful people

[@MissMidoria]

Because the mind is a powerful thing and people need to go into serious stuff motivated. Lots of people appreciate a pep talk before they do something big. When I danced we always got one before a major performance even though we had rehearsed for months on end. We get them at work before a major project. I appreciate them!

[@smush48]

it took the help of a good, good friend to MAKE see and understand that, and IM grateful....im eternally grateful.........i just love how he stared at her and said it.....an excellent movie.....

[@kevingurley698]

Bruce Martin, thank you for your KZbin video clips. I have seen both side of the dollar bill( or lack of ) and was taught " as a "learned behavior" - there is always someone worse off in this world then yourself. So I give and I give now ,always when I see someone down-and-out. NEVER FORGET WHERE YOU'VE BEEN, try to make this world a little better, 1 person at a time. God Bless you. God Bless my Dad in Heaven answering all my prayers. THANK YOU MR. BRUCE MARTIN!!!

[@libraking601]

Rest in heaven Joe Clark 🙏🏿

[@captainpharaoh]

He's probably out there reading the riot act to all the delinquent students and teachers in the great beyond.

[@abdulhouser]

I like Joe's point about the white children in the audience.

[@sandramike5486]

What did he mean by it?

[@landajimmy]

Sandra Mike that just because they're white does not mean they have it easier. They're all struggling together.

[@monkey2537]

Joe Clark dont play

[@stevenjones4059]

@@landajimmy Keep telling yourself that whatever helps you sleep at night

[@ADCC-qp2gk]

The whites are the minority in Eastside

[@animals0feel1pain2]

I had the honor of tutoring in a charter school that was once a gang ridden middle school. Now it's a middle/high school that's growing and showing promise, and now has several AP classes. In one middle school class I was tutoring though, there was some trouble. And two of the administrators came in and gave a very similar speech. About how many people outside the community viewed the school as trash. The students as failures, and the teachers as idealists. It was very touching to hear that.

[@94462]

Lol I watched this video during my darkest days of studying for my final year of University lmfao and it motivated me as I was seen as unlikely to make it loooòool I made a liar of ALL my naysayers by getting a 2.1. For my degree lmfao 👊🏽✊🏽😊And I will continue to beat the odds for the rest of my life until I draw my last breath

[@TP33IME]

Such an underrated movie. Of course Morgan gets snuffed by the academy on the role smh

[@battlefront5103]

TP33IME Joe Clark a black man fights a leftist mayor!

[@sha11235]

TP33IME He was nominated the same year for Driving Miss Daisy.

[@TP33IME]

HA! Driving MIss Daisy is a decent movie but not touching the more progressive Lean on Me imo

[@sha11235]

+TP33IME He also played that role in the original stage production.

[@Polamalu_]

TP33IME i know someone who went there

[@mikekillagreen9432]

Can you imagine a principal using those slurs in a speech? Fired. Lol

[@Fordriasdance]

This speech changed my life!

[@eo957]

This movie inspired me so much in high school when I was doing so poorly.

[@tylorwhittemore9111]

Reminds me of my principal that was my principal 7th grade to my senior year of high school he was hard on us but expected us to be great aspects to society and mostly everyone hated him but he just pushed us to be great people

[@favre16]

Awesome acting Morgan, this movie should be a lesson! Don't give up hope...peace out

[@johndoe-bw8wx]

There is nothing more powerful than a "unified team" we have seen that in sports for a century now..

[@shawncornell346]

That was a great movie

[@AmandaGilbert2]

And We Are Partners With Jesus Christ...

[@calvinsampson5750]

Amanda Gilbert Amen

[@josemejia-he4fm]

Calvin Sampson I third that Amen

[@roshellelewis5902]

Amen

[@LifeIsNotorious]

Amen

[@blitzwolf17]

Amen

[@seannixon745]

I watch this film everytime I needed some extra motivation in college. It works everytime.

[@jasonjheerts7801]

Joe Clark, STILL the HNIC.

[@favre16]

Great actor, he's one of the best!

[@MCO18]

This was filmed at the real Eastside High School in Paterson, NJ

[@ANDROID-19-jk4el]

The GOAT in Hollywood

[@brendaf9700]

yes joe clark was a great principal i do miss my school eastside high school

[@melissaholland2734]

Joe Clark. LEGEND!!!!!!!!!

[@clarencedixon5304]

Good Speech, for High school 🤓🖌️🎨✨✨

[@kathconserv]

I love this movie.

[@skinnydips8086]

this speech needs to be given at my school, people forget.

[@dallasparty316]

I've always enjoyed watching Morgan Freeman thru out the years. I still feel this is one of his best acting jobs that holds up well over the years

[@patriciaarold1270]

This movie is wonderful. And Morgan Freeman is awesome in this role. He started out being tough and turned out still tough but able to think some too. He sure would have won an Oscar if nominated. 😀😀😀

[@sandybeach123]

Miss Lavias looked gorgeous in that blue dress.

[@josesbox9555]

More relevant than ever.

[@NauticaSea217]

I can understand Joe Clark's mindset here. I can see him as a man who needed a purpose and a reason to make his mark upon the world and upon those who lived in it. All life has purpose, reason and meaning. It just takes people like Joe Clark and others like him to notice that purpose and use it to their advantage. And it was this purpose that saved so many students during that time in his school. I think my mom liked this movie for more than just the story. I think she saw the same thing I saw: The inspiration to fight against all that is dark, violent and evil. And I would have to agree with that.

[@spino-tinodon1146]

I really loved how Mr. Clark referred to his white students as his white children. To him they where all equals. He saw it as it should be seen. The color of ours skins should not matter because in the end we are all the same.

[@79tazman]

This is a great movie based on the real deal Joe Clark is a bad ass

[@bigdehart64]

The first movie I seen with Morgan Freeman, Still a big fan today.

[@cne08]

One of the best speeches ever.

[@WaffleBrother]

if Morgan Freeman was my principal when i was in high school ... i would of showed up to school EVER-SINGLE-DAY!!!

[@pancake5979]

Of course u would b in 🏫 everyday. If he was to walk into ur classroom to find that ur not in the room with other pupils, his on the office phone to Ur parents straight away. (Weather they are at home, work or even shopping) he would make sure that u find ur beehive in that classroom from 9am-3pm, right?

[@Rivers_TG]

Students want teachers and principals that actually believe in their students, not just throw work at us and expect us to take all of it in in time for a test. We need teachers who will motivate us this way, to tell us that we need to prove people wrong. We need teachers and principals who will treat us like thier own kids and actually help us learn! But sadly everyone now is just in a school for money and to feel power over kids that are the most vulnerable people in our society. And don't get me on the whole "we don't condone bullying" thing. We need teachers and principals who want to help and save students lives because kids are cruel as hell! We need someone to put kids in their place because other kids don't really know how to. Mr. Clark is someone all teachers and principals should be like. Not teachers who are they're just to get money or for a power dinamic.

[@ndersonCastro2024]

For that movie, he (Morgan Freeman) would deserve an Oscar. Excellent movie Joe Clark was the MAN to put everything in its right place

[@manikanthm7318]

WOW! I didn't notice that it is a part of a movie until I saw the comments. He isn't acting. He's living.

[@RAWRgBob]

You should check out my vid Destiny Of The Chosen - Lean On Me speech. It's pretty epic :)

[@AnthonyMush617]

Such a good movie 🎥

[@CherieNoemie]

I love this! I love her singing! It is So good!

[@JamesSmith-xo3vj]

one of the most inspirational movie scenes ever

[@TheShaxman]

@mutiilation There was only one black guy in my school when I was a kid... and you know what. He was my best friend, he succeed in life better than anybody else I know... And most of all, its because of that frienship today, that I feel I'm a better man.!!! I never saw the color of the skin of anybody, neither there religion or their anything. I've learn respect, i've learn frienship... cheers bro.

[@camselle]

"YOU ARE NOT INFERIOR!!!"

[@reginaldsanders9987]

I like how in this movie we saw both Joe Clark the principal and Joe Clark the man.

[@Calinks]

Where was this guy during all my exams!?

[@OTownNews]

2:30: Darnell thinking, “How did she get through to the old bastard?”

[@thejay3804]

Right lol 😆

[@johnsanjuan9364]

Inspiration and Leadership in Learning!