The Miracle Worker

The Miracle Worker is a powerful drama based on a true story, set in the early 20th century. It follows the journey of Helen Keller (Patty Duke), a young girl who is blind, deaf, and mute due to an illness. Helen's parents, unable to cope with her condition, hire Anne Sullivan (Anne Bancroft), a teacher from the Perkins School for the Blind, to tutor her. Through her unwavering dedication and unique teaching methods, Anne manages to break through Helen's isolation and help her communicate for the first time. The film chronicles their remarkable journey towards understanding and connection, and ultimately, a miraculous transformation.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Miracle Worker include 12 Angry Men, The Leopard, The Best Man, The Minister of Uddarbo, War and Peace: Part 1, Run Swinger Run!.

The Miracle Worker was released in theaters on July 28, 1962.