The Miracle Worker

Television adaptation of the William Gibson classic.

Oct 14, 1979 1h 38m

6.4

18 votes

Synopsis

The true story of Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan, a gripping battle to overcome impossible obstacles and the struggle to communicate. As a young girl, Helen Keller is stricken with scarlet fever. The illness leaves her blind, mute, and deaf. Sealed off from the world, Helen cannot communicate with anyone, nor anyone with her. Often frustrated and desperate, Helen flies into uncontrollable rages and tantrums that terrify her hopeless family. The gifted teacher Annie Sullivan is summoned by the family to help the girl understand the world from which she is isolated, freeing Helen Keller from her internal prison forever. Television remake of the 1962 film which also starred Patty Duke in the role of Helen Keller.

Title	The Miracle Worker
Companies	Half-Pint Productions, NBC
Countries	United States of America
Keywords	deaf-mute, deaf, biography, teacher, blind, tutor, teacher student relationship, handicap, sign languages, impairment, female teacher, deaf girl, deafness