The Miracle Worker
Short description
The Miracle Worker is a drama about the relationship between a young girl and her teacher. Helen Keller is blind, deaf, and mute, leaving her isolated and unable to communicate with her parents. This lack of connection leads to behavioral struggles and a belief by her family that she cannot learn. Anne Sullivan is a dedicated educator who takes on the challenge of breaking through Helen's isolation to help her integrate into society.
Directed by Nadia Tass, this television movie followed her earlier work, Pure Luck. The production was a collaboration between Walt Disney Pictures, Disney Branded Television, and Fountain Productions. The film features Alison Elliott as the teacher and Hallie Eisenberg as the student, with David Strathairn and Kate Greenhouse appearing as the parents. The cast includes 20 credited actors and a crew of 59 people, with a screenplay written by Monte Merrick and production by Suzy Beugen.
Audiences have responded positively to the film. It holds a rating of 7.1 on IMDb based on 2,000 votes and a slightly higher score of 7.2 on TMDB from 40 votes.
What's left behind the scenes
- A Golden Retriever named Tara appeared in the film, playing the role of the dog belonging to Hallie Kate Eisenberg, who played Helen Keller.
- Helen Keller spits food on the character played by Alison Elliot, who in turn splashes water in the protagonist's face; however, Keller's hair and dress remain dry.
- In the breakfast scene, Helen's plate of omelet remains full from one shot to the next.
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