The Marva Collins Story (1981)
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.
Top Cast
Cicely Tyson
Marva Collins
Morgan Freeman
Clarence Collins
Rodrick F. Wimberly
Martin Luther Jones (as Roderick Wimberly)
Mashaune Hardy
Cindy Collins
Brett Bouldin
Patrick Collins
Samuel Muhammad Jr.
Eric Collins
Dianne Kirksey
Cynthia Rawls
Steven Williams
McCloud
Frankie Hill
Ida Banbower
Charlie Brown
Chester Boland
Marsha Warfield
Lela Boland
Ce Ce Thompson
Louise Jones
Jimmie F. Skaggs
Zay Smith
Mike Genovese
Mardesich
Kelly Crosby
Tina Boland
Tonda Leavy
Clarissa Lester
FAQ about The Marva Collins Story
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 1979 "60 Minutes" segment about how she became disillusioned with the traditional…
When was The Marva Collins Story released?
The Marva Collins Story was released in 1981.
What genres does The Marva Collins Story belong to?
The Marva Collins Story is categorised as Drama, TV Movie, History.
Who stars in The Marva Collins Story?
The cast of The Marva Collins Story includes Cicely Tyson, Morgan Freeman, Rodrick F. Wimberly, Mashaune Hardy, Brett Bouldin.