The Miracle Worker VHS Tape

The Miracle Worker (1962) is a biographical drama directed by Arthur Penn, adapted from William Gibson’s Tony Award-winning play. The film stars Anne Bancroft as Annie Sullivan and Patty Duke as Helen Keller, both reprising their Broadway roles. Set in 1880s Alabama, the story follows the determined Sullivan as she breaks through to the blind and deaf Keller, teaching her to communicate through sign language. Their intense relationship culminates in a breakthrough at the water pump, symbolizing Keller's entry into the world of language and connection. The film received critical acclaim, earning Academy Awards for both Bancroft and Duke.