<Li> Yashoda Wimaladharma as Sister Maria </Li> <P> The film was generally well received by critics . At the time of the broadcast, The Philadelphia Inquirer applauded the film as a triumph for the network, as "probably the most important show it has presented in its 20 - year history ." Praise was lavished on the "authoritative" Chaplin who "commands the little screen at every turn . Quietly and without histrionics, she convincingly demonstrated Mother Teresa's absolute faith that God guides and God provides, despite opposition from both church and state ." The review continued to praise how the film is "skilfully and winningly dramatized...and directed with assurance and passion". William Brailsford of The Washington Times noted that "Miss Chaplin gives a convincing performance as Mother Teresa, imitating her soft voice and her awkward yet charming mannerisms and re-creating that aura of piety that surrounded the "saint of the gutters ." This remarkable actress has us in the palm of her hands early on, and she never lets go ." Brailsford also praised the realism of the project, "The film's portrayal of the horrors of poverty and disease in India's streets is chillingly realistic . With extreme vividness, some scenes will cause viewers to wince as they become bystanders to the insufferable agonies of the poor and starving ." </P> <P> Caryn James of The New York Times also praised Chaplin "Ms. Chaplin is fine in the role, full of quiet determination and faith". However, James felt that "This faithful telling of her middle years cannot capture her inner life . She seems like one more extremely good woman . Whatever Mother Teresa might have thought of that, it doesn't go far as biography or drama ." </P> <P> The film won the Audience Award at the 1998 Art Film Festival and the writers were nominated for the Humanitas Prize . </P>

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