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The Miracle Worker (1979)

The Miracle Worker (1979)

Drama TV Movie

Television adaptation of the William Gibson classic.

Release Date: 1979, October 14
Directors: Paul Aaron
Countries: United States of America
Production: Half-Pint Productions, NBC, NBC
Cast: Titos Vandis, Anne Seymour, Charles Siebert, Melissa Gilbert, Patty Duke, Diana Muldaur, Jonathan Gilbert, Hilda Haynes, Byron Green, Noniece Williams, James Lee Canady

Overview:

The true story of Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan, a gripping battle to overcome impossible obstacles and the struggle to communicate. As a young girl, Helen Keller is stricken with scarlet fever. The illness leaves her blind, mute, and deaf. Sealed off from the world, Helen cannot communicate with anyone, nor anyone with her. Often frustrated and desperate, Helen flies into uncontrollable rages and tantrums that terrify her hopeless family. The gifted teacher Annie Sullivan is summoned by the family to help the girl understand the world from which she is isolated, freeing Helen Keller from her internal prison forever. Television remake of the 1962 film which also starred Patty Duke in the role of Helen Keller.

Keywords:

biography teacher student relationship teacher blind deaf sign languages female teacher deaf-mute tutor handicap deafness deaf girl impairment