The motion picture the miracle worker details what famous life?

The Miracle Worker is a 1962 American biographical drama film directed by Arthur Penn and starring Anne Bancroft, Patty Duke, and Victor Jory. The film tells the story of Helen Keller, a blind and deaf girl, and her teacher, Annie Sullivan.

The film was a critical and commercial success, winning two Academy Awards for Best Actress (Bancroft) and Best Supporting Actress (Duke). It also received nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay.

The film was based on the 1957 play of the same name by William Gibson, which in turn was based on the 1903 book The Story of My Life by Helen Keller.