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.
Credits
Nobody's Child Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Marlo Thomas
She was 48, now 87 years old
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as Marie Balter |
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Kathy Baker
She was 35, now 74 years old
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as Lucy Stavros |
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Ray Baker
He was 37, now 76 years old
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as Joe Balter |
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Caroline Kava
She was 36, now 75 years old
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as Dr. Blackwell |
Nobody's Child Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Lee Grant as Director. She was 59 (now 98) years old
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Directing |
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Mary Gallagher as Writer. She was 39 (now 77) years old
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Writing |
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Ara Watson as Writer. |
Writing |
