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In this touching story, a dedicated African-American teacher in an inner-city school in the midwestern United States facing tough odds helps inner-city ...
The Marva Collins Story is a 1981 American Hallmark Hall of Fame television film about the life of Chicago-based African-American teacher Marva Collins.
The Marva Collins Story
1981 ‧ Drama/History ‧ 1h 42m
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7.7/10 · IMDb
Marva Collins (Cicely Tyson) is a Chicago schoolteacher who strives to do her best to educate her students. However, she grows frustrated by the boundaries imposed on her methods by a failing public school system. Confronted by stubborn colleagues...
Initial release: December 1, 1981
Director: Peter Levin
Cinematography: Don H. Birnkrant
Executive producer: Marian Rees
Theme music composer: Fred Karlin
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Duration: 1:41:55
Posted: Jul 10, 2014
Posted: Jul 10, 2014
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Cicely Tyson and Morgan Freeman star in the true story of Marva Collins, a talented and determined teacher who leaves Chicago's public school system to open ...
A woman passionate about learning, Marva Collins received her early education in Atmore, Alabama, a town where the segregated school system provided very ...
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It's a very inspiring true story that makes you want to cheer or cry or both! Watch by yourself to see what determination can produce. Watch it with your kids ...
Cicely Tyson and Morgan Freeman star in the true story of Marva Collins, a talented and determined teacher who leaves Chicago's public school system to open ...
Duration: 4:41
Posted: Apr 6, 2020
Posted: Apr 6, 2020
This film shows the challenges their entire family faced as Marva pursued her dream. It also tells the story of several specific children who came to Marva's ...
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Cicely Tyson and Morgan Freeman star in the true story of Marva Collins, a talented and determined teacher who leaves Chicago's public school system to open ...