Movie

Sylvia (1986)

• January 1, 1986
• 1h 40m

• Drama

“Revolutionary teaching brings International Acclaim”

Overview

New Zealand chronicle of the life of noted writer and teacher, Sylvia Ashton-Warner. An interesting look at the unusual teaching methods she used while working with the children from the indigenous Maon.

Director

Michael Firth

Writers

Michele Quill

Starring

Eleanor David, Nigel Terry, Tom Wilkinson