Storyline
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.
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Cast & Crew
Robert Clotworthy
Narrator (voice)
Jeff Hephner
Pat Conroy
Frank Langella
Superintendent
Alfre Woodard
Mrs. Brown
Julianne Nicholson
Barbara
LaTanya Richardson Jackson
Edna
James Murtaugh
Ezra Bennington
Stephen Ware
Chairman
Don A. King
Country Club Golfer
Michael Harding
Ted Stone
Frequently Asked Questions
The Water Is Wide was released on January 29, 2006.
The runtime of The Water Is Wide is 1h 40m.
The Water Is Wide is a Drama, TV Movie movie.
The Water Is Wide has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 on TMDB.
The Water Is Wide is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Water Is Wide was directed by John Kent Harrison.
The main cast of The Water Is Wide includes Robert Clotworthy, Jeff Hephner, Frank Langella.
The Water Is Wide is originally in English.