Movie Description
The Water Is Wide
(2006)Overview
Pat Conroy, an ambitious, slightly rebellious idealistic teacher accepts Bennington county, SC's school board superintendent's offer to teach the all-black kids of the pauper fishery community on Yamacraw Island. Staffless 'head' mistress Brown incarnates stupidity and blind rule obedience, her didactic skills consisting in scolding and spanking her students. Pat moves heaven and earth to motivate and educate, but after finally getting trough to pupils and parents is refused contract renewal by the arch-conservative authorities.
Featured Crew
Cast
Narrator (voice)
Pat Conroy
Superintendent
Mrs. Brown
Barbara
Ezra Bennington
Chairman
Country Club Golfer
Ted Stone
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Facts
Original TitleThe Water Is Wide
Status Released
Release Information
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2006-01-29
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 40m
Genres
- Drama
- TV Movie
