Cicely Tyson & Morgan Freeman Team Up in The Marva Collins Story (1981)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.พ. 2025
- Welcome to Saturday Morning at the Movies on / blacktreemedia , where we honor cinematic legends and timeless stories. Today’s feature is a rare and powerful gem, "The Marva Collins Story" (1981), starring the incomparable Cicely Tyson and a young Morgan Freeman.
This moving TV movie is based on the inspiring true story of Marva Collins, an inner-city teacher in Chicago who refused to give up on her students, believing in their untapped potential despite overwhelming odds. Played by Cicely Tyson, Marva’s journey of resilience, innovation, and determination is a testament to the transformative power of education. Years before Morgan Freeman starred as an inner-city educator in Lean on Me, he shared the screen with Tyson in this heartfelt and unforgettable film. Get ready to grab a box of tissues for this deeply emotional and uplifting story.
About the Cast:
Cicely Tyson
A trailblazer in film, television, and stage, Cicely Tyson’s career spanned over six decades. Known for her dignified portrayals of strong African American women, she was an Emmy and Tony Award winner and an Academy Award nominee. From Sounder to The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman, Tyson left an indelible mark on Hollywood, becoming an icon of grace and excellence.
Morgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman, one of Hollywood’s most revered actors, is celebrated for his commanding voice and nuanced performances. With a career spanning decades, he has earned multiple accolades, including an Academy Award for Million Dollar Baby. His roles in films like Shawshank Redemption, Driving Miss Daisy, and Lean on Me have made him a household name. In The Marva Collins Story, Freeman delivers an early glimpse of the powerful performances that would define his career.
About Marva Collins:
The real-life Marva Collins was a pioneering educator who founded the Westside Preparatory School in Chicago in 1975. Dissatisfied with the public school system, she took matters into her own hands, developing a rigorous and compassionate teaching philosophy that helped countless children achieve academic success. Her dedication and innovative methods earned her national acclaim, and her story remains an inspiration to educators and parents worldwide.
This film is a testament to the power of perseverance, belief, and the enduring legacy of those who dedicate their lives to shaping the future.
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This movie had me in tears. We are dealing with these same issues in education today. We are so off track in USA. This is my 2nd movie on this channel. I’m here to stay. Great channel.
We said in the description to bring a kleenex!
School busing was the downfall of the black child education
great channel indeed, all the way during this movie, i was thinking about Thomas Sowell. greetings from France madame.
I am a teacher and I feel the exact same. I have been in schools where teachers are allowed to do their jobs with support and it works. I have been in schools that tell teachers exactly what to do for every student and it does not work. This is sad. I really want to start my own school.
@@rockellwarren-daniels5754 The day you do this and need a french teacher i'm in lol. Scooling is the most important topic to get a well functioning and prosper society imo. i'm french, i dont know much about the US (i have an american mother) but i heard abput those charter schools by Docter Sowell, these seem to have great results. I dont agree about every topic with Thomas Sowell, but on this one, i think he's right, and this movie is really displaying that way of seing the topic (sorry if my english sentence isnt that great). I wish you get to start your school one day, kids are the most important to act on to achieve progress.
Cicely was 57 in this, 13 years older than Morgan Freeman. That beautiful lady does not age. One of the most amazing, under- awarded actresses I’ve ever known.
I didn't believe it til I looked of her birth year. Both Cicely and Morgan, I was thinking they were in their late 30s or at least early 40s at the making of this film. They both appear youthful to me. In this film, they are portraying younger parent's of school age children. Shoot that lady at the permit counter looked 57 lol, and I can say that cuz I'm GenX.
Every child needs a Marva Collins ♥️ Ms. Cicely Tyson really did this role justice. A Beautiful movie!
This movie literally brought me to tears. This was black excellence. We are a chosen people by the most high God who can do ANYTHING we set our mind’s to! Phenomenal work!! ❤
One Of Kind Teacher...RIP MARVA COLLINS 🍎🙏🏾🌹
This is a story of Will determination love and passion. Beautifully told and inspirational to say the least. I'm so glad I stumbled across this movie... Marva Collins I pray I never forget you. You gave these babies something they would carry with them through life. Thank you ❤
Yeah, this movie really touched my heart... It brought back memories on how much my teachers really cared about our well being and education! Very rare to see in this day and age!
Great movie! I am from Chicago and never knew this story! I love 80’s movies and this was awesome! And still rings true today! Welfare is like slavery! And education is the key!!
God is Good....... hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
Cicely Tyson Was Such A Beautiful Woman, Was So Glad When She Was Put In Roles Like " The Marva Collins Story And Busting Loose " etc. That Telescoped Her Natural Beauty 🥰 R.I.Praise Beautiful Queen 👸🏽
One Of My Favorite "Cicely Tyson" Movies Ever 😎👍🏾
Grabbing the boy face and say I love you. Too sweet!
Cicely Tyson is the greatest actress ever still till this day. The Marva Collins story is very inspirational true story. And she portraying Harriet Tubman PBUH beautiful lady inside and out 😢
The kids were marvelous and they love to learn especially to read. That movie is very inspiring!
Agreed
Great movie. I taught junior high and high school and love every moment. My daughter has 4 children and homeschools through Classical Conversion. They are doing well and love to read books. My daughter must have over an 1000 books.
WOW I've never heard of this story before in my life, it put a smile on my face, we need more people like her in the world.
THIS WAS FIRST TIME SEEING THIS MOVIE AND I’M 51. I LOVED IT. IT BROUGHT BACK GOOD MEMORIES OF EARLY SCHOOL DAYS BEING I WAS TAUGHT BY SOME OF MY TEACHERS. HOW THEY REALLY CARED. WE NEED TEACHERS LIKE THAT TODAY. I EVEN SHARED A TEAR OR TWO AND SMILED OFTEN. THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS MOVIE.❤️
This movie made me remember why I love learning and all the great teachers I had growing up!
This page is definitely worth supporting.
100%
I’m sending love and light to the wonders teachers that loves on me no matter what !
Mrs . Lloyd
Mrs . Kennedy
Mr . Fuller
Mr . Longhorn
Thank you for the life long lessons !!!!! ❤
Tears indeed this movie deserves an A+
This is such an great movie! Thanks so much for sharing it. What an excellent teacher Marva was. Shes a hero. Every child deserves a teacher like her. ❤
Couldn't agree more!
What an heart touching film. Thanks for sharing it.
The little boy tapping the pencil on the desk and being disruptive reminds me of a young Ice Cube.
One of my all-time faves of the many, many movies with Cicely Tyson!♥️
When we had real teachers and actual textbooks from each class and trade school inside the classroom.
This movie was very good on get the kids to learn so they can go to college education is always the key for us as poor black folks.
Wow. First time seeing this movie. So beautiful. And inspiring! Wow! 🥹❤️
I LOVE this movie!!!
I just learned some more about our black women in history. This makes me proud!
Just a wonderful picture yes I cried after that poem she taught them well congratulations such an aspiring movie 😊❤😂🎉
This is one of the best movies I've ever seen ❤
This is where the movie's
#LEAN ON ME
#THE RON CLARK STORY
originated from
Thank you so much. This is much appreciated. The same thing is going on today. That’s why it’s basically good to homeschool our children teach my own true history, mathematic science and universal ball and again thank you⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Great movie. It makes me think of the teachers that cared and took the time to be personal and were happy to teach.
Sadly, things have changed and are not the same.
Why am I crying?😢
Remember this movie. My mother made me watch this movie.
I love Queen Tyson 🙏🏼🤲🏼💪🏼❤️😘👑
I cried so much
This move was so good
Mrs. Collins reminds me of Mrs. Coe, Ms. McDuffy, and Ms. Peters RIP Queen Mothers I truly appreciate and am grateful for all the lessons you taught me 💖💖💖
Excellent movie. Thanks
Every Educator should no this story, and remember it wasn't about money it was about learning
This Movie is about Learning Everything including Learning about Money. Did you Miss the Part where she took The Children on a field trip to the Stock Exchange?
Also, did you Miss the part in the movie where the little girl was negotiating better prices for items to throw her own party?
Excellent Movie!! Thanks ❤
Thankyou fantastic channel x
What a crime that children are treated as throw away. Some of their parents didn't seem to have much hope either, such as the one that didn't know that her 5th grader couldn't read or write. Morgan Freeman looked like a kid in this movie!
Great actors🎉😊
Such a beautiful movie! 🤍✨
It's a shame because I've never heard of this woman before❤❤
I loved this movie. I was overwhelmed with happiness, while fighting back tears. Love this channel!
I'm lovin this movie already and tearing up.
Beautiful! Thank you!
Thank you too!
Excellent movie
Great movie 🎬 🎞 🎥
Marva Collins, managed to instruct, teach and educate, different ages and used age appropriate skill set for learning. She had one student find a country on a map, she had one student spell a word on the board, and the other student do currency conversion. Her teaching then, is like today's homeschooling, where parents take the initiative to teach their children, because nowadays, public school education, in my opinion, is agenda driven....
excellent movie, hope to find more on your chanel
Stick around. Glad we found each other!
Great movie.
❤❤❤❤❤great film GREAT JOB Cicely 👏 👍
Marva Collins ....then Joe Clark.....
Morgan was 44 in 81 I'm 44 now just seeing this. My brother used to date his grand daughter
Good afternoon
@50:03 That Princess lil sister is exceptional very smart reminds me of my Daughter way to tell him Princess 👸
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11:46 he hit it right on the head. The jealousy that goes on in public education nowadays along with the number of children that get left behind leaves so much to be desired.
Mercy ! Mercy! n 4 th grade i had a teacher name miss Davenport she look like just like her! Miss Davenport challenge me like this. So i fought her n the hall way. She got in top of me & held both my hands down & talk to me with love! the love i was missing at home! I felt n love with her! Mercy! ❤ I to was n chicago n the ghettos if the south side! Wadsworth elementary! Miss Davenport if by chance u see this thank u & I love u! ❤
Marsha Warfield from the show Night Court @36:10
Classic 😂 morgan freeman
Must be some really lousy parenting I never behaved like that as a kid
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