Where to Watch Nobody's Child (1986) in the US

What it's about

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.

Cast and crew

Director

Lee Grant

Writer

Mary Gallagher, Ara Watson

Starring

Marlo Thomas, Ray Baker, Caroline Kava

Details

Release date

Apr 6, 1986

Language

English

Country

United States, Canada

Awards

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. 4 wins & 3 nominations total

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