David's Mother (1994)
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Kirstie Alley earned a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in this moving made-for-TV drama. She plays Sally Goodson, the devoted mother of autistic child David. Abandoned by her husband years before, Sally has sacrificed much for her son but has felt it in his best interest. One of the key things she accomplished was keeping her son out of the institution that the government feels is in his best interest. Unfortunately, she could not avoid "the System" forever and when a well-meaning social worker learns that the boy is still in Sally's care, a heated battle ensues. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Kirstie Alley, Sam Waterston, (more)
- Director(s):
- Robert Allan Ackerman
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of David's Mother
Kirstie Alley earned a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in this moving made-for-TV drama. She plays Sally Goodson, the devoted mother of autistic child David. Abandoned by her husband years before, Sally has sacrificed much for her son but has felt it in his best interest. One of the key things she accomplished was keeping her son out of the institution that the government feels is in his best interest. Unfortunately, she could not avoid "the System" forever and when a well-meaning social worker learns that the boy is still in Sally's care, a heated battle ensues. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 92 mins
Complete Cast of David's Mother
- Kirstie Alley - Sally Goodman
- Stockard Channing
- Chris Sarandon
- Director(s):
- Robert Allan Ackerman
- Writer(s):
- Bob Randall
- Producer(s):
- Julian Marks
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13(Adult Situations)
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