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Dominican Rep. The Water Is Wide (TV)
- Original title
- The Water Is Wide
- Year
- 2006
- Running time
- 100 min.
- Country
United States- Director
- Screenwriter
- Jonathan Estrin. Novel: Pat Conroy
- Cast
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- Jeff Hephner
Frank Langella- James Murtaugh
Alfre Woodard
Julianne Nicholson- Terry Nienhuis
LaTanya Richardson- Ivana Grace
- Rodney Reid
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- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Genre
- Drama | Education. Childhood. Racism. TV Movie
- Movie Groups
- Pat Conroy Adaptations
- Synopsis
- 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 Yamacrew Island. Staffless 'head' mistress Brown incarnates stupidity and blind rule obedience, her didactic skills consisting in scolding and spanking her students.
- Awards
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2006: Emmy: Nominated for Best Supporting Actress (Woodard) and Music
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