The song "Lean On Me"
The song "Lean On Me" was released during Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma, and was written for front-line workers saving lives. It has been a hit with a broad audience. Although it was written for a wide audience, the lyrics are particularly meaningful for the healthcare community. It was also released during the 2010 Haiti earthquake.
Morgan Freeman
The 1989 biographical drama film Lean on Me starred Morgan Freeman as a high school principal. The story is based on the true story of Joe Louis Clark, an inner city school principal in Paterson, New Jersey. The story follows Clark as he tries to keep his school out of receivership. One of the ways in which Joe manages to make a difference is by forcing students who loiter to sing a school song. The film also reveals a surprising side of the students.
The movie is set at an urban school called Eastside High School in New Jersey and follows students as they develop a character during the time they are under Principal Clark's leadership. The film also highlights how students organize protests to free Joe Clark from jail. This story focuses on characters that are realistic and relatable.
Bill Withers
Bill Withers' "Lean On Me" is an evocative anthem to the human spirit. It tells the story of a rural man's loneliness, but also calls for unity. It's an empowering song that has endured for more than forty years. Listening to this song, even after the worst disaster, is a reassuring feeling.
It's a song that was inspired by Withers' childhood growing up in West Virginia. It was a time when neighbors helped one another in need. The song has since been covered by many artists, including Michael Bolton, The Temptations, Tina Turner and Bonnie Tyler. In 2001, during the coronavirus crisis, the song gained resurgence.
Michael Beach
A longtime television and film actor, Michael Beach lends a unique authenticity to his diverse roles. In his career, he has played an array of roles ranging from the high-seajacker Manta in Aquaman to Frank Hunt in If Beale Street Could Talk. In addition to his work on television, Beach has also starred in several films, including Superintelligence and Rim of the World.
Born October 30, 1963, Beach has played an assortment of character types. While most people associate him with his many roles as a cheating husband, he has also starred in a variety of other roles. He is a talented actor who has a unique ability to convey complex character traits in both comedy and drama.
