The Marva Collins Story
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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.
The Marva Collins Story is a 1981 drama TV movie starring Emmy-nominated Cicely Tyson as the pioneering Chicago educator who revolutionized teaching for students deemed unteachable. Based on the true story highlighted in a 1979 60 Minutes segment, the film follows Collins's journey from disillusionment with traditional schools to founding her own transformative educational approach. This acclaimed biography celebrates one woman's unwavering commitment to unlocking her students' potential.
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Cicely TysonMarva Collins
Morgan FreemanClarence Collins- Rodrick F. WimberlyMartin Luther Jones (as Roderick Wimberly)
- Mashaune HardyCindy Collins
- Brett BouldinPatrick Collins
- Samuel Muhammad Jr.Eric Collins
- Dianne KirkseyCynthia Rawls
Steven WilliamsMcCloud- Frankie HillIda Banbower
- Charlie BrownChester Boland
Marsha WarfieldLela Boland- Ce Ce ThompsonLouise Jones
Jimmie F. SkaggsZay Smith
Mike GenoveseMardesich- Kelly CrosbyTina Boland
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Preview Clip: The Marva Collins Story (1981, Cicely Tyson, Morgan Freeman, Rodrick F. Wimberly)
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When was The Marva Collins Story released?
The film premiered on December 1, 1981 as a television movie.
Who stars in The Marva Collins Story?
Cicely Tyson leads the cast as Marva Collins and received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Actress for her performance.
Is this based on a true story?
Yes, the film is based on the true story of Chicago educator Marva Collins, whose remarkable work with struggling students was featured in a 1979 60 Minutes segment.
What is the film about?
The movie chronicles how Marva Collins became disillusioned with the traditional school system and established her own educational program that successfully taught students labeled unteachable, transforming them into accomplished scholars through her unique teaching methods.
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