Music Of The Heart (1999)

Music Of The Heart
Director: Wes Craven
Starring: Meryl Streep  Cloris Leachman  Henry Dinhofer  Michael Angarano  Robert Ari
Year of release: 1999
Running time: 118 Min.
Age restriction: pg
Category: Drama  Music  

The true story of a young teacher Roberta Guaspari (Streep), who fights against the board of education in her bid to teach underprivileged kids in a Harlem school the beauty of music through the violin. In her struggle she loses everything as the system comes down on her with all their might but her determination for the kids happiness helps her to battle back with wonderfully inspirational results.

Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 9 nominations