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Plot

A young woman with multiple sclerosis (Samantha Mathis) is placed in an assisted care facility by her family. While at first she feels abandoned and hopeless, she learns to develop a new confidence, self-respect and independence by bonding with her fellow patients, who learn important lessons from each other about growing as a group and as individuals. Supporting cast includes Natalie Cole as a blues singer who has been severely injured in an accident.
MPAA Rating:
Genre(s):
Drama
Run Time:
120min.
Director(s):
Lynne Littman
Starring:
Samantha Mathis , Jonathan Silverman , Marlee Matlin , Natalie Cole
Themes:
Living With Disability
Tone:
Intimate
Keywords:
accident,bonding [relationship],confidence,handicap,singer,woman