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Nobody's Child (TV)

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Original title

Nobody's Child

Year

1986

Running time

100 min.

Country

United States

Director

Lee Grant

Screenwriter

Mary Gallagher, Ara Watson

Cast

Music

Michael Small

Cinematography

Sven Nykvist

Producer

Gaylord Productions

Genre

Drama | Based on a true story. Disease/illness. TV Movie

Synopsis

Fact-based drama about the life of Marie Balter, who spent most of her young life in mental institutions. At age 16, she first attempted suicide and the next 20 years she spent in and out of the institutions. At last, a caring doctor started treating her for extreme depression and panic disorder.

Awards: 1986: Emmy: Best Actress in Miniseries or TV Movie (Marlo Thomas)

1986: Golden Globes: Nominated for Best TV Movie & Actress (Marlo Thomas)

1986: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Best Director (Miniseries/TV Movie)

1986: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Best Original Screenplay (Long Form) (ex aequo)

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Nobody's Child (TV)

1986

Lee Grant