(Nobody's Child)

Content: 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.

Countries:

Canada,

United States of America

Genres:

Drama,

TV Movie

Runtime:

100 minutes

Year:

1986

Directors:

Lee Grant

Production companies:

Gaylord Productions

Actors:

Marie Balter

Joe Balter

Dr. Blackwell

Lucy Stavros

Mr. Edmond

Crews:

Director of Photography

Producer

Co-Producer

Casting

Casting