{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Philosophy In Film - 098 - Lean On Me","description":"Episode 98: Lean On Me Season 5 marches on as the gang steps into the halls of Eastside High for John G. Avildsen\u2019s 1989 drama Lean On Me, where Principal Joe Clark takes on failing systems, fraying hope, and a school on the brink with nothing but a bullhorn, a baseball bat, and a stubborn belief in his students. Craig rings the bell with Producer\u2019s Notes (9:52), setting the tone for a spirited class session, while Alain sketches out the ups, downs, and hard lines in the Beauclair Synopsis (29:56). Chris takes the lectern in Philosopher\u2019s Corner (1:07:24), reflecting on the film\u2019s questions about authority, community responsibility, and the complicated ethics of \u201ctough love.\u201d Things get heated at the Round Table (1:14:53) as the gang gathers to debate leadership, legacy, and whether Clark\u2019s methods are effective or overreaching. As the dust settles, we head into Reviews (2:16:04) and Mailbag (2:30:28) for the final rally of opinions and closing remarks. As always, we explore the philosophical and non-philosophical lessons carried through the story, because when the stakes are high and the halls are loud, everybody needs someone to lean on. \ud83c\udf7b Featured Beer \ud83c\udf7b - Beatbox Brown Ale by Polyrhythm Brewing (Edmonton, AB)   ","author_name":"Philosophy In Film","author_url":"http:\/\/philinfilm.libsyn.com\/website","html":"