Hard Lessons (film)

The George McKenna Story
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Directed by	Eric Laneuville
Produced by	Linda Otto
Written by	Charles Eric Johnson
Starring	Denzel Washington Lynn Whitfield
Music by	Herbie Hancock
Cinematography	Isidore Mankofsky
Edited by	Robin Wilson
Production company	Landsburg Company
Distributed by	CBS (1986) (USA) (TV) (Original Airing) Barnholtz Entertainment
Release date	November 11, 1986 (1986-11-11)
Running time	100 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

The George McKenna Story is a 1986 television film directed by Eric Laneuville. It stars Denzel Washington and Lynn Whitfield. It involves the events at George Washington Preparatory High School in South Los Angeles. The film is based on true-life events. Film also known under title of Hard Lessons.

The George McKenna Story won a Christopher Award in the category of "Television Specials". The film currently holds 50% of audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.