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The Marva Collins Story

Plot: 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.
Release Date: Tuesday, December 1 1981
42 years ago
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Portrait of Cicely TysonCicely Tyson
Cicely Tyson was
56 in The Marva Collins Story
as 'Marva Collins'.
Fri, Dec 19 1924 –
Thu, Jan 28 2021
Portrait of Morgan FreemanMorgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman was
44 in The Marva Collins Story
as 'Clarence Collins'.
Tue, Jun 01 1937
Portrait of Rodrick F. WimberlyRodrick F. Wimberly
Rodrick F. Wimberly was
>> in The Marva Collins Story
as 'Martin Luther Jones (as Roderick Wimberly)'.
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Portrait of Mashaune HardyMashaune Hardy
Mashaune Hardy was
>> in The Marva Collins Story
as 'Cindy Collins'.
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Portrait of Brett BouldinBrett Bouldin
Brett Bouldin was
>> in The Marva Collins Story
as 'Patrick Collins'.
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Portrait of Samuel Muhammad Jr.Samuel Muhammad Jr.
Samuel Muhammad Jr. was
>> in The Marva Collins Story
as 'Eric Collins'.
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Portrait of Dianne KirkseyDianne Kirksey
Dianne Kirksey was
>> in The Marva Collins Story
as 'Cynthia Rawls'.
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Portrait of Steven WilliamsSteven Williams
Steven Williams was
32 in The Marva Collins Story
as 'McCloud'.
Fri, Jan 07 1949
Portrait of Frankie HillFrankie Hill
Frankie Hill was
>> in The Marva Collins Story
as 'Ida Banbower'.
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Portrait of Charlie BrownCharlie Brown
Charlie Brown was
>> in The Marva Collins Story
as 'Chester Boland'.
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Portrait of Marsha WarfieldMarsha Warfield
Marsha Warfield was
27 in The Marva Collins Story
as 'Lela Boland'.
Fri, Mar 05 1954
Portrait of Ce Ce ThompsonCe Ce Thompson
Ce Ce Thompson was
>> in The Marva Collins Story
as 'Louise Jones'.
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Portrait of Jimmie F. SkaggsJimmie F. Skaggs
Jimmie F. Skaggs was
36 in The Marva Collins Story
as 'Zay Smith'.
Wed, Dec 20 1944 –
Tue, Jul 06 2004
Portrait of Mike GenoveseMike Genovese
Mike Genovese was
39 in The Marva Collins Story
as 'Mardesich'.
Sun, Apr 26 1942
Portrait of Kelly CrosbyKelly Crosby
Kelly Crosby was
>> in The Marva Collins Story
as 'Tina Boland'.
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Portrait of Tonda LeavyTonda Leavy
Tonda Leavy was
>> in The Marva Collins Story
as 'Clarissa Lester'.
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Portrait of Duke ThorbsDuke Thorbs
Duke Thorbs was
>> in The Marva Collins Story
as 'Eddie Banbower'.
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Portrait of Darlene JacksonDarlene Jackson
Darlene Jackson was
>> in The Marva Collins Story
as 'Roxanne Johnston'.
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Portrait of Cynthia CollinsCynthia Collins
Cynthia Collins was
>> in The Marva Collins Story
as 'Rose'.
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Portrait of Erika McCoyErika McCoy
Erika McCoy was
>> in The Marva Collins Story
as 'Brenda'.
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Portrait of Gordie WrightGordie Wright
Gordie Wright was
>> in The Marva Collins Story
as 'Truman'.
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Portrait of Ed AsnerEd Asner
Ed Asner was
52 in The Marva Collins Story
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Fri, Nov 15 1929 –
Sun, Aug 29 2021
Portrait of Barbara BasleyBarbara Basley
Barbara Basley was
>> in The Marva Collins Story
as 'Ms. Lester'.
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Portrait of Tony BrownTony Brown
Tony Brown was
>> in The Marva Collins Story
as 'Raphael'.
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Crew

Portrait of Peter LevinPeter Levin
Peter Levin was
>> in The Marva Collins Story
as 'Director'
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Portrait of Donald H. BirnkrantDonald H. Birnkrant
Donald H. Birnkrant was
49 in The Marva Collins Story
as 'Director of Photography'
Thu, Jul 28 1932
Portrait of Clifford CampionClifford Campion
Clifford Campion was
>> in The Marva Collins Story
as 'Writer, Co-Producer'
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Portrait of Conrad HolzgangConrad Holzgang
Conrad Holzgang was
>> in The Marva Collins Story
as 'Producer'
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Portrait of Marian ReesMarian Rees
Marian Rees was
>> in The Marva Collins Story
as 'Executive Producer'
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Portrait of Marjorie FowlerMarjorie Fowler
Marjorie Fowler was
61 in The Marva Collins Story
as 'Editor'
Fri, Jul 16 1920 –
Tue, Jul 08 2003
Portrait of Fred KarlinFred Karlin
Fred Karlin was
45 in The Marva Collins Story
as 'Music'
Tue, Jun 16 1936 –
Fri, Mar 26 2004
Portrait of Burton MillerBurton Miller
Burton Miller was
>> in The Marva Collins Story
as 'Costume Design'
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Portrait of Aaron HoldenAaron Holden
Aaron Holden was
>> in The Marva Collins Story
as 'Set Decoration'
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Portrait of Richard B. LewisRichard B. Lewis
Richard B. Lewis was
>> in The Marva Collins Story
as 'Art Direction'
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Portrait of Solomon BrewerSolomon Brewer
Solomon Brewer was
>> in The Marva Collins Story
as 'Set Decoration'
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