The Acorn People

The Acorn People

1981 · 100 min · ★ 3.7 · Drama, Family, TV Movie

An unemployed teacher becomes a counselor at a summer camp for severely disabled children.

Directed by Joan Tewkesbury · Written by Joan Tewkesbury

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