David's Mother (1994)
1994 · 1h 30m · Drama, TV Movie
Genres: Drama, TV Movie
Sally Goodson has been raising her autistic son David alone since her husband left many years ago. Now a social worker discovers that Sally has been dodging 'The System' to keep her son with her, instead of putting him in an institution. Each feels they know what's best for David.
Director: Robert Allan Ackerman
Writers: Bob Randall
Music by: David Mansfield
Cinematography: Walt Lloyd
Editor: Susan B. Browdy
Cast
Kirstie Alley as Sally GoodsonSam Waterston as John NilsStockard Channing as BeaMichael A. Goorjian as David GoodsonChris Sarandon as PhilipPhylicia Rashād as Gladys JohnsonJack Duffy as DoormanAmanda Blitz as Susan (10-12 years)Steven Ivany as David (5-9 years)Blake Dennis as David (5-9 years double)Caroline Yeager as Social WorkerRenessa Blitz as Susan (8 years)More like this
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