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Music of the Heart is a 1999 dramatic film. This film was produced by Craven-Maddalena Films and Miramax Films, and distributed by Buena Vista Distribution. The film stars Meryl Streep, Aidan Quinn, Gloria Estefan, and Angela Bassett. It was director Wes Craven's only foray outside of the horror/thriller genre aside from his contribution to the multifaceted and directorially diverse Paris, je t'aime. It was also his only film to get nominated at the Academy Awards. Wes Craven is known for directing the horror films A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Hills Have Eyes and the Scream... MORE

Music of the Heart is a 1999 dramatic film. This film was produced by Craven-Maddalena Films and Miramax Films, and distributed by Buena Vista Distribution. The film stars Meryl Streep, Aidan Quinn, Gloria Estefan, and Angela Bassett. It was director Wes Craven's only foray outside of the horror/thriller genre aside from his contribution to the multifaceted and directorially diverse Paris, je t'aime. It was also his only film to get nominated at the Academy Awards. Wes Craven is known for directing the horror films A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Hills Have Eyes and the Scream series. Madonna was originally signed to play the role of Roberta Guaspari, but left the project before filming began, citing "creative differences" with Wes Craven. She had already studied for many months to play the violin. Streep learned to play Bach's Concerto for 2 Violins for the film. Inspired by the true story of the Opus 118 Harlem School of Music and 'Small Wonders', a 1996 documentary about the school, the film opens with violinist Roberta having been deserted by her US Navy husband and feeling devastated, almost suicidal. Encouraged by her mother, she attempts to rebuild her life and a friend from LESS