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01/01/1977 Documentary 0h 26m
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Overview

When nine-year-old Nadia is allowed to attend a regular school, she knows the kids will tease her but she'll "find a way to deal with it." Nadia has spina bifida, a congenital condition that has caused a lack of sensation from the knees down. She uses crutches in order to walk. Nadia, in her own candid way, makes it clear that she is not looking for sympathy. She can do many things that children do, only she has a different way of doing them. Oscar® winner!

  1. Beverly Shaffer

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Nadia De Franco

    Self

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A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2024-04-02
Born with spina bifida, we now spend half an hour with the engaging nine year old Nadia DeFranco as she strives for an ordinary life. Though initially she protests that she can't be natural in front of a camera, this girl is exactly that. She's even a bit of a performer as we see her go through the most basic of tasks: her physiotherapy, swimming, playing basketball and she shows us a clear determination that this cheeky chatterbox of a lass will not to be limited any more than is absolutely essential with her aspirations. Her physio is quite jarring to watch at times. She's independently mobi...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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