The Water Is Wide
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 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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 29, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Kent Harrison
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Estrin
- Original Score
- Jeff Beal
- Original Title
- The Water Is Wide
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, McGee Street Productions, CBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Kent Harrison
Jonathan Estrin, Pat Conroy
Jeff Beal
Kees Van Oostrum
Michael D. Ornstein
Department Leadership Roster
Michael D. Ornstein
Editor
Jonathan Estrin
Screenplay
William Cruse
Production Design
Kees Van Oostrum
Director of Photography
John Kent Harrison
Director
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What is The Water Is Wide about?
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.
Who directed The Water Is Wide?
The Water Is Wide was directed by John Kent Harrison.
Who stars in The Water Is Wide?
The principal cast of The Water Is Wide includes Robert Clotworthy, Jeff Hephner, Frank Langella, Alfre Woodard, Julianne Nicholson.
When was The Water Is Wide released and how long is it?
The Water Is Wide was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Water Is Wide?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Water Is Wide was composed by Jeff Beal.
Is The Water Is Wide based on a book or true story?
The Water Is Wide is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Pat Conroy".