The Marva Collins Story
Originally released in 1981. The Marva Collins Story is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Peter Levin.
Starring Cicely Tyson, Morgan Freeman, and Rodrick F. Wimberly
Synopsis
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
Release Date
December 1, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Cicely Tyson
as Marva Collins
Morgan Freeman
as Clarence Collins
Rodrick F. Wimberly
as Martin Luther Jones (as Roderick Wimberly)
Mashaune Hardy
as Cindy Collins
Brett Bouldin
as Patrick Collins
Samuel Muhammad Jr.
as Eric Collins
Dianne Kirksey
as Cynthia Rawls
Steven Williams
as McCloud
Frankie Hill
as Ida Banbower
Charlie Brown
as Chester Boland
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
- NRW Features
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Marva Collins Story about?
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 197...
Who directed The Marva Collins Story?
The Marva Collins Story was directed by Peter Levin.
How long is The Marva Collins Story?
The Marva Collins Story has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Marva Collins Story released?
The Marva Collins Story was released on December 1, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Marva Collins Story?
The main cast of The Marva Collins Story includes Cicely Tyson, Morgan Freeman, Rodrick F. Wimberly, Mashaune Hardy, Brett Bouldin.