7.7
Summary
Cicely Tyson was Emmy-nominated as Outstanding Actress for her portrait of a Chicago schoolteacher whose remarkable achievements with black children labelled "unteachable" were spotlighted in a 1979 "60 Minutes" segment about how she became disillusioned with the traditional school system and decided to work outside of it, transforming her students into young scholars through her unique teaching style.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Party vibe
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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.
Cast
Crew
- Directed by
- Peter Levin
- Written by
- Clifford Campion
- Produced by
- Conrad Holzgang
- Music by
- Fred Karlin
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Facts
December 1, 1981 · 1 h 40 min · Drama, TV Movie, History
- Released
- December 1, 1981
- Runtime
- 1 h 40 min
- Genres
- Drama, TV Movie, History
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United States
- Available in
- 2 countries
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Questions about The Marva Collins Story
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is The Marva Collins Story worth watching?
Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.7).
Is The Marva Collins Story okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Is The Marva Collins Story plot-driven or character-driven?
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
Will I feel good after watching The Marva Collins Story?
Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.