The Miracle Worker (2000) (TV)

User Rating:

6.8/10   

Director:

Nadia Tass

Writers:

William Gibson (play)
Monte Merrick (writer)

Release Date:

12 November 2000 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

Behind her eyes is the power to change the world.

Plot:

A television remake of William Gibson's classic play about Annie Sullivan's efforts to draw Helen Keller from her world of darkness and silence. |

Plot Keywords:

Remake | Deaf Mute | Disability | Doll | Brother Sister Relationship

Awards:

1 win & 2 nominations

Cast

Hallie Kate Eisenberg	...	Helen Keller
Alison Elliott	...	Anne Sullivan
David Strathairn	...	Captain Keller
Lucas Black	...	James Keller
Kate Greenhouse	...	Kate Keller
Damir Andrei	...	Dr. Anapaes
Stewart Arnott	...	Farm Boss
Kevin Duhaney	...	Percy
Neville Edwards	...	Henry
Patricia Gage	...	Aunt Ev
Eugene Lipinski	...	Proctor
Twila Provencher	...	Young Annie
Jackie Richardson	...	Vincy
Liam Robinson	...	Jimmie
Stephanie Sams	...	Martha

Runtime:

95 min

Country:

USA

Language:

American Sign Language | English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Singapore:PG | Australia:M | USA:TV-PG

Filming Locations:

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Company:

Fountain Productions

Trivia:

The original Broadway production of "The Miracle Worker" opened at the Playhouse Theater on October 19, 1959, ran for 719 performances and won the 1960 Tony Award for the Best Play. Anne Bancroft (winner of the 1960 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play) and Patty Duke recreated their stage roles in the movie. William Gibson wrote the teleplay, the stage play and the screenplay.

Quotes:

Anne Sullivan: Why should I talk to you? I'm teaching Percy!

Movie Connections:

Version of "Anna dei miracoli" (1968)

...told with emotion, heart, and feelings.

I am SO proud of Disney for presenting us with movies with emotion, heart, and feelings, and not just another talking animal, or silly kids picture. On the heels of "Selma, Lord Selma", and "Ruby Bridges", comes this re-telling of the classic story of deaf, & blind Helen Keller, and her courageous teacher, Anne Sullivan.

Still not sure if the story was actually NEEDING another modern version, I gave it a chance because I love the story. I was very pleased and impressed with the acting talents of the two leads, and I enjoyed the gentle and touching way Disney presented them. a wonderful story (no doubt) but an even more wonderful presentation. Does it outdue the original? NEVER. Nor did "The Parent Trap" outdue it's original, but both versions are worthy of your attention. And this is no exception. A gem of a movie. Share it with your family.

And thanks AGAIN, Disney. You are slowly restoring my faith in your "family films" again.