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Release Year2006
Runtime1h 40m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, TV Movie
Votes7
DirectorJohn Kent Harrison
WritersJonathan Estrin
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Water Is Wide
About The Water Is Wide
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.
Directed by John Kent Harrison, The Water Is Wide leans on a strong ensemble — Robert Clotworthy, Jeff Hephner, Frank Langella — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2006.
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