David's Mother (1994)

8.3/10 • 90 min • Drama TV Movie

Overview

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. But their opinions are not the same. Sally's developing relationship with John Nils is caught in the middle.

Cast

Kirstie Alley

Sam Waterston

Stockard Channing

Michael A. Goorjian

Chris Sarandon

Phylicia Rashād

Jack Duffy

Doorman

Caroline Yeager

Renessa Blitz

Susan (8 years)

Kazuya Takahashi

Waiter

Linda Goranson

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