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Sylvia

Sylvia

Revolutionary teaching brings International Acclaim

1986 · 100 min · ★ 7.2 · Drama

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.

Directed by Michael Firth · Written by Michele Quill

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