The Marva Collins Story
by Peter Levin
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Actor: Cicely Tyson, Dianne Kirksey, Ed Asner, Jimmie F. Skaggs, Marsha WarfieldDirector: Peter Levin
Brand: Unknown
Cinematographer: Don Birnkrant
Composer: Fred Karlin
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Subtitled)
Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 102 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-01-15
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Warner Home Video
Product features:
- The Marva Collins Story is the real-life account of a dedicated African-American teacher in Chicago who faced tough odds trying to help children succeed in their inner-city school. Collins also faced adversarial colleagues who disapproved of her teaching methods. With the help of her supportive husband (played by Morgan Freeman) and her family, Collins used her own retirement money to establish th
DVD Reviews of The Marva Collins Story
DVD Review: Marva-lous!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a must-watch for just about anyone. 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 to show them the power of independent thinking and learning beyond the basics. And watch it with a loved one/partner to show what support for one another can bring.
For everyone, this is a marvelous example of how your beliefs shape your reality. When one woman wouldn't accept the conventional wisdom of her time and place and instead followed her own, she changed the world for countless children and their families.
Yes, this made-for-TV production is not as impressive as a full-up theater production. But passionate acting by Cicely Tyson with a good supporting cast will tug at your heartstrings and stir your hopes for the next generation. Buy it, and share it with everyone in your family!
DVD Review: Great Story
Summary: 5 Stars
This DVD makes the Marva Collins experience available to the younger and older generations. Her dedication and perserverence unmatched. I wonder why there are so many amazing stories attached to Chicago. An excellent addition to my so called "black movie" collection. Good family movie in which you might need a box of kleenex to get through it's 102 minutes. The chemistry between Tyson and Freedman magnificent, they both look so young I think the movie originally came out in 1981. Great acting jobs by two superstars; the child actors and actresses were wonderful as well.DVD Review: A Classic Actress Portrays A Classic Teacher
Summary: 5 Stars
Marva Collins is the American genius of the classroom....Probably the greatest teacher in America...She should be studied in every college..
Her magic revealed the magic that is to be found in the soul of every child....Ms.Tyson's performance is as remarkable as the woman herself..
I wish I could put this DVD in the hands of every teacher in America...
DVD Review: Finally on DVD!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been waiting forever for this movie to be on DVD. This story of Marva Collins was revealed to me through this masterpiece. This inspiring tale motivated me to go into the field of education. Thank you for finally releasing the DVD.DVD Review: The Marva Collins Story
Summary: 5 Stars
If only the teachers of today could use the method of teaching Marva Collins used. Unfortunatly "touching, patting, kissing on the cheek or contact of any kind" would be grounds for dismissal. I am not a teacher but use Marva's principles on the people I work with, my family and even my dogs. I don't have children, but if I did, I would use her teaching method on them as well. This is an EXCELLENT story and insight on how to "connect" with children. If you have the opportunity to see this movie it will better your life in so many ways. You really need to watch Marva's style and how she gets across to her students. It will be worth your while and be a movie you'll never forget.
Description of The Marva Collins Story
No Description Available.Genre: Feature Film Urban Drama
Rating: UN
Release Date: 15-JAN-2008
Media Type: DVD
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