The George McKenna Story (1986, TV Movie)

Starring:

• Denzel Washington
• Lynn Whitfield
• Virginia Capers
• Akosua Busia
• Terrance Ellis
• Michael C. Matthews
• Ken Sagoes
• Barbara Townsend
• Richard Masur
• Ray Buktenica
• Earl Billings

Storyline
George McKenna (Denzel Washington) confronts a career-defining moment when he accepts a job as principal of a robust, inner-city Los Angeles, high school. Facing an apathetic student body and indifferent teachers and parents, McKenna, with help from dedicated educator Bobbie Maxwell (Lynn Whitfield), transforms the school from a gang-ridden war zone into a stepping-stone for higher education, and in the process gains the hard-won respect of the community and school administrators.

Run For Your Life! (1985)

Starring:

• Emanuel Shangase
• Eddie de Croes
• Vusi Gudazi
• Pepsi Mabizela
• Doris Smith

Storyline

A friendly cross-country run brings unheralded horrors as two friends are taken hostage by a notorious drug-lord after they stumble across his illegal operation out in the woods.

With the threat of becoming drug slaves themselves, forced to work the plantation for the man known as Cobra, the two friends will have rely on one another and use their wits if they wish to defeat the brawn of the armed guards holding them captive.