The Marva Collins Story(1981)
The Marva Collins Story 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.
The Marva Collins Story (1981) is a drama, tv movie and history film directed by Peter Levin, released on December 1, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Cicely Tyson, Morgan Freeman, Rodrick F. Wimberly and Mashaune Hardy. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Levin
- Writers:
- Clifford Campion
- Producers:
- Conrad Holzgang
- Cinematographer:
- Donald H. Birnkrant
- Composer:
- Fred Karlin
- Production:
- Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, NRW Features
- Status:
- Released
The Marva Collins Story (1981) Trailer
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The Marva Collins Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cicely Tyson
as Marva Collins
Morgan Freeman
as Clarence Collins
- Rodrick F. Wimberly
Rodrick F. Wimberly
as Martin Luther Jones (as Roderick Wimberly)
- Mashaune Hardy
Mashaune Hardy
as Cindy Collins
- Brett Bouldin
Brett Bouldin
as Patrick Collins
- Samuel Muhammad Jr.
Samuel Muhammad Jr.
as Eric Collins
- Dianne Kirksey
Dianne Kirksey
as Cynthia Rawls
Steven Williams
as McCloud
- Frankie Hill
Frankie Hill
as Ida Banbower
- Charlie Brown
Charlie Brown
as Chester Boland
Marsha Warfield
as Lela Boland
- Ce Ce Thompson
Ce Ce Thompson
as Louise Jones
Key crew
Directed by Peter Levin, written by Clifford Campion, produced by Conrad Holzgang.
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The Marva Collins Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Marva Collins Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Marva Collins Story online?
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The Marva Collins Story (1981) is available to stream on Philo, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Marva Collins Story?
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The main cast of The Marva Collins Story (1981) includes Cicely Tyson, Morgan Freeman, Rodrick F. Wimberly, Mashaune Hardy and Brett Bouldin. The film was directed by Peter Levin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Marva Collins Story released?
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The Marva Collins Story was released on December 1, 1981 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Marva Collins Story worth watching?
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The Marva Collins Story (1981) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Marva Collins Story?
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