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Music of the Heart

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Music of the Heart is a 1999 American biographical musical drama film directed by Wes Craven and written by Pamela Gray, based on the 1995 documentary Small Wonders. A dramatization of the true story of Roberta Guaspari, portrayed by Meryl Streep, who co-founded the Opus 118 Harlem School of Music and fought for music education funding in New York City public schools, the film also stars Aidan Quinn, Angela Bassett, Gloria Estefan in her film debut, Jane Leeves, Kieran Culkin and Jay O. Sanders. It was Craven's sole mainstream cinematic film not in the horror or thriller genre, and also his only film to receive Oscar nominations.

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1999 · 2h 4m · Drama · Music

TMDB 6.7/10 (230 votes)

After Roberta Guaspari separates from her husband, she receives encouragement from her mother to take up a job of a music teacher at the Central Park East School in East Harlem.

Directed by Wes Craven

Box office $15M worldwide

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Wes CravenDirector

Meryl Streepas Roberta

Aidan Quinnas Brian

Angela Bassettas Janet

Gloria Estefanas Isabel

Cloris Leachmanas Assunta

Josh Paisas Dennis

Jane Leevesas Dorothea

Kieran Culkinas Lexi at 15

Charlie Hofheimeras Nick at 17

Jay O. Sandersas Dan Paxton HHenry Dinhoferas Lexi at 5

Michael Angaranoas Nick at 7 RRobert Arias Supervisor

Teddy Colucaas Taxi Driver

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Music of the Heart is a 1999 American biographical musical drama film directed by Wes Craven and written by Pamela Gray, based on the 1995 documentary Small Wonders. A dramatization of the true story of Roberta Guaspari, portrayed by Meryl Streep, who co-founded the Opus 118 Harlem School of Music and fought for music education funding in New York City public schools, the film also stars Aidan Quinn, Angela Bassett, Gloria Estefan in her film debut, Jane Leeves, Kieran Culkin and Jay O. Sanders. It was Craven's sole mainstream cinematic film not in the horror or thriller genre, and also his only film to receive Oscar nominations.