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Mockingbird Don't Sing
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Mockingbird Don't Sing

2001-05-04 · 98 min · ★ 6.4

Drama

The tragic true story of one of the worst cases of child abuse ever documented (in which a girl was locked in a room without social contact for nearly thirteen years) and what happened when she was finally rescued.

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Directors
Harry Bromley Davenport
Production companies
Dorian Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Melissa ErricoMelissa ErricoSandra Tannen
Joe RegalbutoJoe RegalbutoDr. Norm Glazer
Sean YoungSean YoungDr. Judy Bingham
Michael LernerMichael LernerDr. Stan York
Kim DarbyKim DarbyLouise Standon
Tarra SteeleTarra SteeleKatie
Laurie O'BrienLaurie O'BrienBeverly Glazer
Ed BrigadierEd BrigadierMr. Manning
Sharon MaddenSharon MaddenMrs. Manning
Jack BettsJack BettsWes Standon
Ben MessmerBen MessmerRob
Lora Anne CriswellColleen
Michael AzriaBilly Standon
Timi PrulhiereTimi PrulhiereMiss Brill
Con SchellCon SchellKurt
Billy MaddoxBilly MaddoxCaseworker
Sara Van HornSara Van HornAdmin Nurse
B.J. WardB.J. WardAmanda Black
Luise HeathSocial Worker
Rachel GrateJill

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