Sylvia(1986)
Revolutionary teaching brings International Acclaim
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: Sylvia
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Sylvia
Aden
Keith
Inspector Gulland
Inspector Bletcher
Inspector Scragg
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