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God Bless the Child (1988) Reviews

God Bless the Child (1988)
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A young mother and her daughter end up on the streets in this grim made-for-television movie. Mare Winningham stars as Theresa Johnson, a young mother whose life falls apart when she finds herself suddenly single, unemployed and homeless. With nowhere to turn, Theresa and her daughter Hillary (Grace Johnston) drift through the social system, wandering from shelter to shelter with little hope for the future. Gripping in its portrayal of the cycle of poverty, the film offers no simple solutions -- much like real life. ~ Bernadette McCallion, Rovi

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Director(s):
Larry Elikann
Format(s):
DVD
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Natalie S.

This movie is a definite MUST SEE in this this day and age of materialism and entitlement-mindedness. This movie shows what many people face and many don't want or can't find the empathy in their hearts to talk about. Mare Winningham is stellar and the girl who plays Hillary is an amazing young actress.

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Christie H.

What would be your first thought? A woman on the streets with her young child, facing the poverty and loss of employment. Living in shelters and trying to keep up the raising of her daughter, Mere Winningham faces these decisions and many more as she struggles to find a home. In the end her decision is heartfelt and very saddening. This is a must see film for anyone who love true-life dramas.

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Joshua and keianna S.

great movie and great acting but so very true in the real world will make you cry

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Daniel M.

An old film but very timely in today's economy of a young mother struggling to survive and provide for her daughter. A very moving and emotional film but well worth seeing.

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Deanna N.

This is an old favorite of mine. I used to watch it with my kids. The movie is very realistic and helped my kids understand how hard the world can be to just survive in. I was pleasantly surprised when my daughter said her teacher played it in her 6 grade class!

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Teodoro L.

GOD BLESS THE CHILD

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Janet R.

This is a great movie. Very real!

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Maria B.

This movie made an impression on me. It was very realistic and Mare Winningham was wonderful. You can't help wondering what you would do in her situation. It shows how easily everything we hold dear can be lost due to circumstances beyond our control.

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Miguel L.

I loved this movie since the very beggining, Is really dramatic. We always take everything for granted, and in our own communities there are people suffering, children hungry and sick, and desperate mothers ending up giving their children away.

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    Natalie S.

    This movie is a definite MUST SEE in this this day and age of materialism and entitlement-mindedness. This movie shows what many people face and many don't want or can't find the empathy in their hearts to talk about. Mare Winningham is stellar and the girl who plays Hillary is an amazing young actress.

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    Christie H.

    What would be your first thought? A woman on the streets with her young child, facing the poverty and loss of employment. Living in shelters and trying to keep up the raising of her daughter, Mere Winningham faces these decisions and many more as she struggles to find a home. In the end her decision is heartfelt and very saddening. This is a must see film for anyone who love true-life dramas.

    Yes   |   No

     
    Joshua and keianna S.

    great movie and great acting but so very true in the real world will make you cry

    Yes   |   No

     
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