Sylvia (1986)
Revolutionary teaching brings International Acclaim
1986 · 1h 40m · Drama
Genres: Drama
New Zealand chronicle of the life of noted writer and teacher, Sylvia Ashton-Warner. An interesting look at the unusual teaching methods she used while working with the children from the indigenous Maon.
Director: Michael Firth
Writers: Michele Quill
Music by: Leonard Rosenman
Cinematography: Ian Paul
Editor: Michael Horton
Budget: $2M
Cast
Eleanor David as SylviaNigel Terry as AdenTom Wilkinson as KeithMary Regan as OpalMartyn Sanderson as Inspector GullandTerence Cooper as Inspector BletcherDavid Letch as Inspector ScraggSarah Peirce as Vivian WallopJames Cross as MechanicMore like this
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