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Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia
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Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia

1984-03-07 · 46 min · ★ 8.5

Drama · TV Movie

13-year-old Brian has problems reading, which his teachers attribute to laziness. It is later discovered that he has Dyslexia.

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Directors
Alexander Grasshoff
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Countries
United States of America
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Madge SinclairMadge SinclairMiss Tomas
River PhoenixRiver PhoenixBrian Ellsworth
Joaquin PhoenixJoaquin PhoenixRobby Ellsworth
Judy FarrellJudy FarrellBarbara Ellsworth
Stephanie EvansKim
Bo KaprallWalter Ellsworth

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