The Broken Cord (1992)

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Sight unseen, anthropologist David Moore (Jimmy Smits) adopts a Native American child named Adam. As Adam grows older (he is played as a boy by Michael Spears, and as a teenager by Fredrick Leader-Charge), Moore becomes painfully aware that the boy is developmentally delayed and emotionally disturbed. Doing some investigating on his own, Moore discovers that Adam is a victim of fetal alcohol syndrome. Despite the nagging temptation to divest himself of Adam, Moore loves the boy, and is determined to help him come to terms with his inherited handicaps. Directed by thirtysomething star Ken Olin, the made-for-TV Broken Cord debuted February 3, 1992. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Director(s):: Ken Olin

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Synopsis of The Broken Cord

Complete Cast of The Broken Cord

Jimmy Smits - David Norwell
David Kirby - Dr. Margolin
Deborah Duchene - Allison Chapman
Ken James - Dr. Wilson
August Schellenberg - Duane Buckanagee
Raoul Trujillo - Emil Bear Heart
Frank Burning - Adam #3
Genevieve Appleton - Pamela

Michael Spears - Adam (as a boy)
Kim Delaney - Suzanne
Stephen Hunter - Dr. Schwarz
Gene Mack - Black Father
Victoria Snow - Ruby Stiges
Carole Galloway - Dr. Erica Gregory
Fredrick Leader-Charge - Adam (as a teen)
Jackie Richardson - Black Mother

Director(s):: Ken Olin

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	Julie A.

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Fetal alcohol syndrome affects many families internationally and this movie grants an insight into the emotions that flow, showing both the parent and the child's perspective. Invaluable in enabling families to verbalise their struggle, and demonstrating the importance of zero alcohol during pregnancy. It needs to be released on DVD.

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