Question 1

How did Wes Craven come to direct this non-horror film?

Accepted Answer

After a successful preview of Scream (1996), the Weinsteins offered Craven a three-picture deal including one "petticoat film," which he chose to be this classical music drama.

Question 2

What preparation did Meryl Streep undertake for her role as a violin teacher?

Accepted Answer

Meryl Streep learned to play the violin by practicing six hours a day for four weeks to portray Roberta Guaspari.

Question 3

Were any real students involved in the film's production?

Accepted Answer

Many children in the film are actual students of Roberta Tvaraz who were with her during the events that led to the Opus 118 East Harlem Violin Program.

Question 4

Which young actor learned the violin for his role and still plays today?

Accepted Answer

Michael Angarano learned the violin for his role as Nick at 7 and still plays the instrument today.

Question 5

What unique distinction does this film hold in Wes Craven's directing career?

Accepted Answer

This is the only time in Wes Craven's career that he directed an actor or actress to an Oscar nomination.

Question 6

How did Wes Craven come to direct this non-horror film?

Accepted Answer

After a successful preview of Scream (1996), the Weinsteins offered Craven a three-picture deal including one "petticoat film," which he chose to be this classical music drama.

Question 7

What preparation did Meryl Streep undertake for her role as a violin teacher?

Accepted Answer

Meryl Streep learned to play the violin by practicing six hours a day for four weeks to portray Roberta Guaspari.

Question 8

Which real-life students appear in the film alongside their actual teacher?

Accepted Answer

Many children in the film are actual students of Ms. Tvaraz who were with her during the events that led to the Opus 118 East Harlem Violin Program.

Question 9

What notable distinction does this film hold in Wes Craven's directing career?

Accepted Answer

This is the only time in Wes Craven's career that he directed an actor or actress to an Oscar nomination.

Question 10

What is the basic story setup for Roberta Guaspari in Music of the Heart?

Accepted Answer

After separating from her husband, Roberta Guaspari is encouraged by her mother to become a music teacher at Central Park East School in East Harlem.

Music of the Heart

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