The Water Is Wide (2006)

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.

Directing:
  • John Kent Harrison

Writing:
  • Jonathan Estrin
  • Pat Conroy

Stars:
Release Date: 2006-01-29
themoviedb icon 6/10
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 100

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Julianne Nicholson
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Barbara
Jeff Hephner
Jeff Hephner
Pat Conroy
Frank Langella
Frank Langell...
Superintendent
Alfre Woodard
Alfre Woodard
Mrs. Brown
LaTanya Richardson Jackson
LaTanya Richa...
Edna
James Murtaugh
James Murtaug...
Ezra Bennington
Don A. King
Don A. King
Country Club Golfer
Robert Clotworthy
Robert Clotwo...
Narrator (voice)
Michael Harding
Michael Hardi...
Ted Stone
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