I’m working on a film multi-part question and need the explanation and answer to help me learn.

1. What song is playing when we are first introduced to Eastside High School? How does it fit into the themes of many of these education- themed films? (ETFs)?

2. As many ETFs set in urban schools, there is an initial scene that sets the stage for how bad the school is before our hero arrives. what are the scenes in this film?

3. Reflecting on how Mr. Clark treats and addresses his teachers, is it appropriate? Explain.

4. There are some interesting questions asked about when it is justified to “sacrifice” some “bad” students to “save” some “good” or “salvageable” ones. What do you think about these questions and dilemmas?

5. Mr. Clark often puts his hands-on students, pushing, shoving, and knocking hats off, is this appropriate, realistic and effective? Explain.

6. This is one of the few films that shows just how challenging and difficult it is to make changes to a school. What are some examples of complicated and layered it can be?

7. How does the film humanize parents?

8. The film asks the question: When students fail, whose fault is it? How would you respond to such a question?

9. Social class and race are themes of the film, what are some ways they are explored, presented?

Film: https://anointedtube.com/video/87340/lean-on-me-19…