Crystal at In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood and Robin at Pop Culture Reverie are hosting the 2nd Disability in Film Blogathon!
Plus, this is based on a true story.
My guarantee: On ALL of my reviews there are NO spoilers unless I give you warning.
The Miracle Worker (1962):
Genre: Biography, Drama
Length: approx. 106 minutes.
Costumes: 8, nothing too special.
My favorite: This black one worn when we first see Ms. Sullivan.
Crew:
Directed by: Arthur Penn
Written by: William Gibson
Based on: The Miracle Worker - by William Gibson
Starring:
Anne Bancroft as Annie Sullivan.
Andrew Prine as James Keller
Kathleen Comegys as Aunt Ev
Cinematography: 8.
Cinematography by: Ernesto Caparrós
Music: 7.
Music by: Laurence Rosenthal
Oscars won: 2: Best Actress: Anne Bancroft, Best Supporting Actress: Patty Duke
Notes: Patty Duke was playing a seven year old, but was actually fifteen at the time! Watching her you would never know.
Good For: Anyone who is struggling in anyway, everyone. This movie is so inspiring.
Overall Score: 8.5!
For the blogathon:
This movie shows disability in film to it's extent. Being deaf and blind? How much harder can it get? It is a really well done film and I highly recommend it.
Big thank you to Crystal and Robin for hosting this! Go check out the other entries HERE.
Thanks for reading!
MovieCritic
ooh, a movie about Helen Keller? I'd love to see it!
ReplyDeleteCatherine
It was a really good one to see! It is about her childhood though, not her whole life. I would like to see another one about the rest of her life!
DeleteI had to read the play in high school, and I saw the movie then. I don't remember it too much. I remember liking Anne Bancroft's performance and really disliking Patty Duke's. I might have to revisit it.
ReplyDeleteI can see how you could like Anne Bancroft's performance better than Patty Duke's. At first I wasn't really liking Patty Duke's, but I liked her by the end. You should try it again! Thank you so much for hosting this blogathon!
DeleteThis post reminded me of a Bollywood movie I watched a few years back. There was quite a buzz around the film so I decided to give it a go. After reading this, I looked it up and funnily enough, it is based on Hellen Keller’s life and on “The Miracle Worker”. The production is called “Black”.
ReplyDeleteI saw this comment so I looked up "Black" and sure enough! I think I've only seen one Bollywood movie, so I am always looking for more. That would be interesting to compare with this one, thanks for the info!
DeleteNo problem! It is an emotional film so whenever you are in the mood for one, give it a go!
Delete:D I will!
DeleteIndeed, this is an inspiring film! I couldn't imagine how I would behave if I was in Helen's situation.
ReplyDeleteI really like how you organize the data and the notes. It brings peace to my mind. Cheers!
That was my same thought! I take my sight and hearing a little for granted and I don't know how I would be without it.
DeleteThanks, Le, I'm glad you enjoy it! Thanks for reading and commenting!