Music of the Heart
- Original title
- Music of the Heart
- Year
- 1999
- Running time
- 105 min.
- Country
- United States
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Cast
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- Meryl Streep
- Cloris Leachman
- Aidan Quinn
- Gloria Estefan
- Angela Bassett
- Jane Leeves
- Kieran Culkin
- Jay O. Sanders
- Michael Angarano
- Teddy Coluca
- Josh Pais
- Rosalyn Coleman
- Betsy Aidem
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- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Genre
- Drama | Based on a true story. Music. Education
- Synopsis
- The film tells the true story of Roberta Guaspari, a teacher who fights against the board of education in her bid to teach underprivileged kids in a Harlem school the beauty of music through the violin. In her struggle she loses everything as the system comes down on her with all their might but her determination for the kids happiness helps her to battle back with wonderfully inspirational results.
- Awards
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1999: 2 Nominations for Oscar: Best Actress (Meryl Streep), Original Song1999: Nominated for Golden Globe: Best Actress - Drama (Meryl Streep)1999: Critics' Choice Awards: Best Song1999: Screen Actors Guild (SAG): Nominated for Best Actress (Meryl Streep)
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