It's the true story of Helen Keller, blind and deaf since a small child, and her teacher, Anne Sullivan's struggle to teach her how to communicate. Keller is violent, non-communicative and unruly. Sullivan is unsympathetic and relentless in her quest to help Keller to be better.
The movie stars amazing actresses Anne Bancroft, as Annie Sullivan and Patty Duke as Helen Keller. They each won Oscars for their superb performances.
The movie is riveting. Especially, a fight scene around the table between Keller and her teacher. It's one of the most physically intense scenes I've seen between an adult and a child, especially for that time. I couldn't help thinking they must have been exhausted by the end of it.
The story is both heartbreaking and amazingly inspiring. I think one of the things I enjoyed the most was Sullivan's unflinching dedication to Keller. She wouldn't give up on her, even when Keller's own parents contemplated it. She was the one person that believed Keller could breakthrough her disabilities, and because of Anne Sullivan, she did. Helen Keller later became an author, activist and lecturer.
As we know, sometimes it's that one special person who gives an individual extra attention, guidance or assistance that can make a dramatic difference in the course of that individual's life.
My joy moment today was enjoying this wonderful film and reflecting on the mentors aka "Miracle Workers" in my own life. Shout-outs to two of mine... Marilyn G. and Matt M.
Who was your Miracle Worker... or were you a blessing to another? Ms. Girl would love to hear about it!
Thanks.
Stay tuned :-)
Ms. Girl
http://huntforhappy.blogspot.com/
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment