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      Small Wonders

      G Released Oct 4, 1995 1h 16m Documentary List
      Reviews 83% Fewer than 50 Ratings Audience Score When single mother Roberta Guaspari had funding for her public school violin teacher position eliminated, she set up a nonprofit foundation to continue her work. This documentary follows Guaspari as she teaches at three different East Harlem schools, where her students range from the youngest beginners to teenage veterans. The acclaimed teacher uses her reputation to help motivate her students with high-profile rewards, climaxing with a concert at Carnegie Hall. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member The doc on the bonus features of Music of the Heart that the movie is based that is nominated for an Oscar. What a dull film. We have sure come a long way in 12 years in quality of documentaries. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Austin Kennedy Sin Magazine I won't deny that this subject is important, but the movie is put together in such a sloppy fashion that it wouldn't even be acceptable for a PBS special. Rated: 2/4 May 25, 2012 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Aug 11, 2005 Full Review Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice An inspiring documentary about a dedicated, demanding, and enthusiastic music teacher. Mar 13, 2002 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis When single mother Roberta Guaspari had funding for her public school violin teacher position eliminated, she set up a nonprofit foundation to continue her work. This documentary follows Guaspari as she teaches at three different East Harlem schools, where her students range from the youngest beginners to teenage veterans. The acclaimed teacher uses her reputation to help motivate her students with high-profile rewards, climaxing with a concert at Carnegie Hall.
      Director
      Allan Miller
      Distributor
      Miramax Films
      Production Co
      Miramax
      Rating
      G
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Oct 4, 1995, Original
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Nov 21, 2019
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $21.6K
      Runtime
      1h 16m
      Sound Mix
      Stereo
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