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The Miracle Worker | Year: 1962 Classification: Drama Directed: - Arthur Penn Actors/Actresses: - Anne Bancroft - Patty Duke Silence is golden Enough praise can't be given to this film. To me, the utterly striking performances of Patty Duke and Anne Bancroft are brought to a climax in the infamous dining room scene where Annie Sullivan attempts to teach Helen table manners above the protests of the family: "She is accustomed to eating off all our plates", Mrs. Keller says. Once everyone else has left the room, not a word is uttered. I don't know how long the scene lasts, but I have never been so mesmerized and totally absorbed in a scene in my life. The skill of the actresses in so successfully telling that part of the story without speaking is consummate. Bacroft & Duke Shine in "Helen Keller Story" Oscar winner Patty Duke and co-star Anne Bancroft give powerhouse performances as the blind deaf-mute Helen Keller and the young teacher determined to help the "crazy child" to realize her great potential for learning. Having been born into privileged circumstances, Keller's parents were able to provide the costly "assistance" necessary to show the child a way out of a life of sorrow and despair. -- We all know about the true "miracles" Annie Sullivan was able to work on Helen Keller despite the lack of confidence Keller's parents had had in any success. The powerful statement this account makes about a society that simply "writes-off" a considerable portion of our population as "useless" is still effective some 100 years later. It took the Helen Kellers and the Nellie Blys among us to point to inequities and unfairness, and the urgent need to bring about social changes. Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan have enlightened the world about the fact that all children, regardless of their handicap, can learn and better themselves. Sometimes modifications must be made to accomodate their limited abilities, but no one should be locked up in an attic and treated like a "freak" due to someone else's ignorance. "The Miracle Worker" educated us all! ***** Brilliant on ALL levels! The title speaks for itself. This magnificent film is truly a MIRACLE! Anne Bancroft is spectacular in her Oscar winning role and Patty Duke gives one of the most shattering performances ever recorded on film.Anyone interested in truly great film making and exquisite acting MUST add this DVD to their collection! Bacroft & Duke Shine in "Helen Keller Story" Oscar winner Patty Duke and co-star Anne Bancroft give powerhouse performances as the blind deaf-mute Helen Keller and the young teacher determined to help the "crazy child" to realize her great potential for learning. Having been born into privileged circumstances, Keller's parents were able to provide the costly "assistance" necessary to show the child a way out of a life of sorrow and despair. -- We all know about the true "miracles" Annie Sullivan was able to work on Helen Keller despite the lack of confidence Keller's parents had had in any success. The powerful statement this account makes about a society that simply "writes-off" a considerable portion of our population as "useless" is still effective some 100 years later. It took the Helen Kellers and the Nellie Blys among us to point to inequities and unfairness, and the urgent need to bring about social changes. Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan have enlightened the world about the fact that all children, regardless of their handicap, can learn and better themselves. Sometimes modifications must be made to accomodate their limited abilities, but no one should be locked up in an attic and treated like a "freak" due to someone else's ignorance. "The Miracle Worker" educated us all! ***** Buy The Miracle Worker at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on The Miracle Worker Search with the Priority Search Engine on The Miracle Worker This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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