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The Broken Cord (TV)

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Original title

The Broken Cord

Year

1992

Running time

92 min.

Country

United States

Director

Ken Olin

Screenwriter

Ann Beckett. Book: Michael Dorris

Cast

Music

Laura Karpman

Cinematography

Roy H. Wagner

Producer

Alan Barnette Productions, Carmen Culver, Universal Pictures Television

Genre

Drama | Disability. TV Movie

Synopsis

David Norwell, an anthropology professor, wants to adopt a child even though he is single. He is finally given a Native American child who might be slightly different from other children. In fact, Adam, the child, soon starts showing signs of mental illness. Through the years, David tries to help his son overcome his disability but he finds it difficult when Adam won't help himself. It is later discovered that Adam was born from an alcoholic mother and is the cause of his problems.

Awards: 1992: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Best Adapted Screenplay (Long Form)

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The Broken Cord (TV)

1992

Ken Olin