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Mockingbird Don't Sing (2001)

12 98 min  -  Drama  -   4 May 2001 (USA)
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On November 4, 1970 on The CBS Evening News, Walter Cronkite reported on a true, horrific story that was about to rock the country... See full summary »

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Daryl Haney
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Melissa Errico ...
Sandra Tannen
Joe Regalbuto ...
Dr. Norm Glazer
Sean Young ...
Dr. Judy Bingham
Michael Lerner ...
Dr. Stan York
Kim Darby ...
Louise Standon
Tarra Steele Tarra Steele ...
Katie
Laurie O'Brien ...
Beverly Glazer
Ed Brigadier ...
Mr. Manning
Sharon Madden Sharon Madden ...
Mrs. Manning
Jack Betts ...
Wes Standon
Ben Messmer ...
Rob
Lora Anne Criswell ...
Colleen
Michael Azria Michael Azria ...
Billy Standon
Josh Boyd Josh Boyd ...
Johnathen Glazer
Bryn Larsen Bryn Larsen ...
Rachel Glazer
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Storyline

On November 4, 1970 on The CBS Evening News, Walter Cronkite reported on a true, horrific story that was about to rock the country. A 13-year-old girl was discovered in the small Los Angeles suburb of Arcadia who was still in diapers, barely able to walk and unable to speak. Kept in severe isolation by her parents with virtually no human contact for more than 10 years, she was confined to her bedroom, tied to her potty-chair and left to fend for herself. As Cronkite noted, it was one of the most horrendous cases of child abuse ever to surface. Much like an animal, the girl spat, sniffed and clawed. She had none of the traits or characteristics of conventional human behavior, nor could she comprehend such modern societal conveniences as silverware or bathroom etiquette. Her emotional development was practically non-existent, and she could not speak. With this heartbreaking story, the world was being introduced to a fragile... Written by Steven Zeller  

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Child Abuse | Mute | Child Neglect | Foster Family | Linguistics  | See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

USA

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Also Known As:

Pour l'amour de Katie See more »

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Budget:

$3,000,000 (estimated)
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Dorian Films, Genieworks See more »
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Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Based on a true story. See more »

Quotes

Katie: Katie glad Mama see.
Louise Standon: What have you done to her to make her walk so peculiar?
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Soundtracks

"Oh, You Beautiful Doll"
Music by Nat Ayer
Performed by Harry Bromley Davenport See more »