About this movie
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.
Quick facts
Year
1981
Runtime
1h 40m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.4/10
Votes
7
Genre
Drama, TV Movie, History
Director
Language
EN
Cast
chicago, illinois
biography
teacher
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Questions about The Marva Collins Story
How long is The Marva Collins Story?
The Marva Collins Story has a runtime of 1h 40m (1 hour and 40 minutes).
Who directed The Marva Collins Story?
The Marva Collins Story was directed by Peter Levin and released in 1981.
What genre is The Marva Collins Story?
The Marva Collins Story is a Drama, TV Movie, History film (1981).
Who stars in The Marva Collins Story?
The cast of The Marva Collins Story includes Cicely Tyson, Morgan Freeman, Rodrick F. Wimberly, Mashaune Hardy, Brett Bouldin.
What is the TMDB rating for The Marva Collins Story?
The Marva Collins Story has a TMDB rating of 7.4/10 based on 7 votes.
