The Marva Collins Story (1981)

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. more

Directing:
  • Peter Levin

Writing:
  • Clifford Campion

Stars:
Release Date: 1981-12-01
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  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 100

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Marsha Warfield
Marsha Warfie...
Lela Boland
Cicely Tyson
Cicely Tyson
Marva Collins
Morgan Freeman
Morgan Freema...
Clarence Collins
Steven Williams
Steven Willia...
McCloud
Jimmie F. Skaggs
Jimmie F. Ska...
Zay Smith
Mike Genovese
Mike Genovese
Mardesich
Ed Asner
Ed Asner
Narrator (voice)
Edward Asner
Edward Asner
Narrator (voice)
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