(1999)Directed by Wes Craven124 min · PGDrama, Music

“She gave them a gift they could never imagine. They gave the system a fight it would never forget.”

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.

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

Henry Dinhoferas Lexi at 5

Michael Angaranoas Nick at 7

Robert Arias Supervisor

Teddy Colucaas Taxi Driver

Barbara Gonzalezas Janet's Secretary

Jade Yorkeras DeSean at 11

Victoria Gómezas Lucy at 10

Justin Pierre Edmundas Bongo Kid

Justin 'DJ' Spauldingas Naeem at 9

Zoe Sternbach-Taubmanas Guadalupe at 9

Christopher Lopezas Adam

Ruben Jared Seraballsas James

Lucy Nonas-Barnesas Becky

Rosalyn Colemanas Mrs. Adisa

Music of the Heart