Video Review

The George McKenna Story (1993)

Reviewed by Michael Sauter | Jul 30, 1993
EW's GRADE
B-

Washington plays an idealistic principal who brings order to the chaos of a South Central L.A. high school. Based on a true story, this drama avoids most of the usual teacher-in-the-ghetto clichés. But because The George McKenna Story was made for network TV, it must necessarily pull too many of its punches, so the message gets muted. B-

Originally posted Jul 28, 2009 Published in issue #181 Jul 30, 1993 Order article reprints

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