Love, Mary
| Love, Mary | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Robert Day |
| Written by | Clifford Campion |
| Produced by | Ellis A. Cohen |
| Starring | Kristy McNichol |
| Cinematography | Frank Stanley |
| Edited by | Ray Daniels |
| Music by | Robert Drasnin |
| Distributed by | CBS |
Release date | 8 October 1985 |
Running time | 120 min (including commercials) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Love, Mary is a 1985 television movie aired on CBS on 8 October 1985 and is based on the true story of Dr. Mary Groda-Lewis who was institutionalized as a young woman but became a doctor after she discovered that she was dyslexic. Child star Kristy McNichol portrayes Dr. Groda-Lews.
As a teenager, Mary is institutionalized and catagorized as slow. Eventually, a counselor there (Rachel Ticotin) realizes that Mary is dyslexic and is offered remediation. She eventually studies at the University of Oregon and becomes a doctor.
Awards
- Nominated: 1986 Humanitas Prize
See also
External links
Template:Cinematic depictions of dyslexia
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