Nobody's Child
When nobody could help her, she helped herself
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. Weened from strong medications she had taken all her life, at age 36, she emerged for the last time and started a rehabilitation program in the home of a volunteer married couple. There she met a fellow patient with whom she developed a romantic relationship. She also started a college degree. This followed with a long-term professional success in the field of mental health.
Directed by Lee Grant · Written by Ara Watson
Cast
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Marlo Thomas Marie Balter -
Ray Baker Joe Balter -
Caroline Kava Dr. Blackwell -
Kathy Baker Lucy Stavros -
Campbell Lane Mr. Edmond - Vanessa Santos Little Marie
- Donna Ford Marie at 16
- William Nunn Pa
- Stefania DeStefanis Ma Bartello
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Karen Elizabeth Austin Natural Mother -
Garwin Sanford Dr. Pitteo - Joseph Golland Dr. Potts
Make it a double feature
3h 20m together
Nobody's Child
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