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The Marva Collins Story (1981)

7.419811h 40mEN
DramaTV MovieHistory

Directed by Peter Levin

Rating

7.4/10

Runtime

1h 40m

Language

EN

Release

December 1, 1981

Director

Peter Levin

Official Trailer

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Official Trailer

Overview

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 decide...

Top Cast

Cicely TysonMorgan FreemanRodrick F. WimberlyMashaune HardyBrett BouldinSamuel Muhammad Jr.

Cast

Cicely Tyson

Cicely Tyson

Marva Collins

Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman

Clarence Collins

Rodrick F. Wimberly

Rodrick F. Wimberly

Martin Luther Jones (as Roderick Wimberly)

Mashaune Hardy

Mashaune Hardy

Cindy Collins

Brett Bouldin

Brett Bouldin

Patrick Collins

Samuel Muhammad Jr.

Samuel Muhammad Jr.

Eric Collins

Dianne Kirksey

Dianne Kirksey

Cynthia Rawls

Steven Williams

Steven Williams

McCloud

Frankie Hill

Frankie Hill

Ida Banbower

Charlie Brown

Charlie Brown

Chester Boland

Marsha Warfield

Marsha Warfield

Lela Boland

Ce Ce Thompson

Ce Ce Thompson

Louise Jones

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Marva Collins Story (1981), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Marva Collins Story. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

The ending explained below clarifies the character motivations and the symbolic meaning of the final scenes that might have left some viewers puzzled.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals. If you are looking for an <strong>OTT release</strong> or want to experience the <strong>full story</strong>, this is a must-watch.

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