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The Marva Collins Story

7.419811h 40mMovieDramaTV MovieHistory

Cicely Tyson was Emmy-nominated as Outstanding Actress for her portrait of a Chicago schoolteacher whose remarkable achievements with black children labelled "unteachable" were spotlighted in a 1979 "60 Minutes" segment about how she…

DirectorPeter Levin
WriterClifford Campion
ProducersConrad Holzgang·Marian Rees

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Peter Levin

CTCicely Tyson
Cicely Tyson
Marva Collins
MFMorgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman
Clarence Collins
RW
Rodrick F. Wimberly
Martin Luther Jones (as Roderick Wimberly)
MH
Mashaune Hardy
Cindy Collins
BB
Brett Bouldin
Patrick Collins
SJ
Samuel Muhammad Jr.
Eric Collins
DK
Dianne Kirksey
Cynthia Rawls
SWSteven Williams
Steven Williams
McCloud
FH
Frankie Hill
Ida Banbower
CB
Charlie Brown
Chester Boland
MWMarsha Warfield
Marsha Warfield
Lela Boland
CT
Ce Ce Thompson
Louise Jones

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The Marva Collins Story — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Marva Collins Story?

The Marva Collins Story is streaming on Hoopla in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Marva Collins Story on Netflix?

No, The Marva Collins Story is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Hoopla.

Is The Marva Collins Story on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Marva Collins Story isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Hoopla instead.

Where can I watch The Marva Collins Story for free?

The Marva Collins Story is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in Canada.

Is The Marva Collins Story based on a true story?

Yes — The Marva Collins Story is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).