Overview
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.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed The Water Is Wide?
The Water Is Wide was directed by John Kent Harrison.
Where was The Water Is Wide produced?
It was produced by companies including Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions, McGee Street Productions, CBS in United States of America.
The Water Is Wide Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of The Water Is Wide wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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