# Music of the Heart (1999)

> A determined Harlem violin teacher battles an indifferent education system to give disadvantaged children a lasting chance through music.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/15550

## Facts

- Runtime: 124 min
- Genres: Drama, Music
- Director: Wes Craven
- Cast: Meryl Streep, Aidan Quinn, Angela Bassett, Gloria Estefan, Cloris Leachman, Josh Pais, Jane Leeves, Kieran Culkin
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0166943/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: sincere, inspirational, determined, family movie night, inspirational viewing

## Synopsis

A passionate teacher fights against the odds to bring music into the lives of her students.

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