The George McKenna Story

The George McKenna Story is a 1986 biographical television film directed by Eric Laneuville, which stars Laneuville's St. Elsewhere co-star Denzel Washington and Lynn Whitfield. It involves the events at George Washington Preparatory High School in South Los Angeles. The film was later (after Denzel Washington became a superstar) re-released on video under the title Hard Lessons.

Cast

 * Denzel Washington as school principal George McKenna
 * Lynn Whitfield as Bobbie Maxwell
 * Earl Billings as Mr. Rogers
 * Ray Buktenica as Alan Keith
 * Akosua Busia as Cynthia Byers
 * Richard Masur as Ben Proctor
 * Michael Milburn as Brimm Leader

Reception
The George McKenna Story won a Christopher Award in the category of "Television Specials".

At Rotten Tomatoes the film received two negative reviews from critics.