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Marva Collins Story, The (DVD)

Ed Asner (Actor), Cicely Tyson (Actor), Peter Levin (Director) Rated:

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Genre	Drama
Format	Multiple Formats, AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Contributor	Frankie Hill, Mashaune Hardy, Peter Levin, Roderick Wimberly, Fred Karlin, Ed Asner, Brett Bouldin, Dianne Kirksey, Jimmie F. Skaggs, Morgan Freeman, Cicely Tyson, Jr. Samuel Muhammad, Marsha Warfield, Don Birnkrant See more
Language	English
Runtime	1 hour and 40 minutes

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Marva Collins Story, The (DVD)

Remember your favorite teacher? The one who believed in you and made you believe in yourself? So does every student who ever walked into Marva Collins’ classroom. In an NAACP Image Award-winning performance, Cicely Tyson stars as Marva in this inspiring true story of a woman who made a difference in Chicago’s blighted inner city. Morgan Freeman costars as Clarence Collins, who provides devoted support for his wife’s dream: her own school, where high expectations create high achievers. To make that dream come true, Marva must fight a hostile bureaucracy, skeptical parents and – especially – children who have already given up on themselves.

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Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.33:1
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 5.75 x 0.5 inches; 2.94 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 3349523
Director ‏ : ‎ Peter Levin
Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 40 minutes
Release date ‏ : ‎ January 15, 2008
Actors ‏ : ‎ Ed Asner, Cicely Tyson, Jimmie F. Skaggs, Dianne Kirksey, Marsha Warfield
Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
Language ‏ : ‎ Unqualified, English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
Studio ‏ : ‎ WarnerBrothers
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000WMA736
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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BigSmiler

Movie's Great--DVD Totally Dead

Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2020

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I saw the movie when it was first broadcast on TV. I've long wanted a copy, but couldn't remember the name back when a person could start getting TV movies. I bought this in July of 2019 and had waited to watch it until my grandkids were visiting. That was January of 2020 and the DVD absolutely wouldn't play. We tried various DVD players and computers. Nothing. All the companies' logos and producer icons showed, along with the sound during the intro, but the instant the actual movie starts, the screen goes black and the machine shows only 7's and dashes. Too long after buying it to get a refund.

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S. C. OBrien

Marva-lous!

Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2010

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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!

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hotchas

Great movie lacked one issue

Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2011

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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.

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Marnie Z.

Excellent Movie!

Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2013

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Cicely Tyson has always been one of my favorite actresses, so any movie that has her name listed, I check out! :))) Then, to boot, it also has Morgan Freeman portraying Marva's husband. He's one of my favorite actors! :)))

I remember watching this TV movie when I first started homeschooling my son. I told my husband, "If we lived in Chicago, I would ask Mrs. Collins if she would consider teaching our son."

What a compassionate woman Mrs. Collins is.. a diamond in the rough! There are so few gifted teachers out there! Also, I love how she got away from any government control over her school.

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Lady Zee

Must read for educators! Great read for everyone!

Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2018

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I read this book many years ago and loved it! Mrs Collins was a great inspiration to so many unfortunate children as well as their parents. She persevered and won! I am still in awe of her tenacity. She knew deep in her soul that the educational system was broken, and she did whatever she needed to do (with her husband’s blessing) to make sure those children believed in themselves and had a great chance at success in life.

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CrimsonBelle

Marva Collins - The Super Woman of Inner City Education

Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2015

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This movie is beyond great!! It's one of those feel good movies that you just can't help but to love. You will find yourself smiling throughout many parts of the film; I can guarantee it!! The fact that it is based on a true story makes it even more amazing. Marva was a woman who really cared about her community's children, as well as the children's future. We really need more people like her in the world. Marva's hard work and dedication can be a great inspiration to many people, especially those who are teachers or other social service workers. I can't forget to mention that Cicely Tyson and Morgan Freeman = PURE PERFECTION!! Whoever did the casting for this film gets all of my praise. Please check out this film; you won't be disappointed!!

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Louetta Sawyer

God looks at our hearts.

Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2021

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I like how Marva Collins was so loving to everyone. She showed no favoritism. She was there to teach.
Rich or Poor she wanted to teach all who wanted to learn. A great lady and a great movie for all.

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rjh

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Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2014

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This is such an encouraging story! This movie came out on TV about the time I was graduating from high school, and I simply admired the way she conducted her school and handled her students. Every kid should have a teacher like Marva Collins! I wish I had had a few more like her! I have looked for this movie for several years, and I was glad to find it! TV movies are hard to find on DVD. I have several more I'd like to find and haven't been able to.

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