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Sylvia

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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.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1986-01-01

Runtime: 100 mins

Director: Michael Firth

Spoken language: English

Genres: Drama

Original title: Sylvia

Production Companies: Cinepro, Southern Light Pictures

Production Countries: New Zealand

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