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The Marva Collins Story

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This movie tells the true story of an African-American teacher who opted out of the public school system and succeeded with kids who everyone said could never succeed. An inspiring modern day "Horatio Alger" story of achievement and the overcoming of obstacles. What happens when failure is not an option.

I am so excited that this movie has become available on DVD. I can remember watching this movie with my mother when I was about 7 years old. We can all relate to the teacher that has dedicated him/herself to the job of educating and instilling positive values in their students. I recently watched it with my son and he as well, loved it. We can use a lot more like Marva Collins especially, in our public school system.

Thanks to this movie and her books, I had the privilege of working in her Milwaukee and Chicago schools, being trained directly by her in early 1999-2000. She's the real deal, and it's sad that her school has closed, but the legend will live on if educators start adopting her methodology. Thanks Marva.

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!

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.

This movie is great. It speaks of hope, determination in our youth. It shows how one person can make a difference. I RECOMMEND THIS MOVIE BECAUSE IT IS INSPIRATIONAL! Just buy it and share it with all!!

Yes, the movie was very good. I am a follower of Marva Collins, who I consider the greatest teacher of our time. I only wish the DVD came with an interview of the real Marva Collins, or at the least, a copy of the TV 60 Minutes story which is only 15 minutes long.

Also, if the DVD came had a Spanish option, it would reach a lot more who need to hear her message.

I also highly recommend her book where she and a co-author tell it like it is.

She is as great as Martin Luther King Jr. Both state that skin is not the issue, but the content of one's character which Marva Collins pinpoints with success.

God bless them both.

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.

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...

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.