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Breaking Through (1996) (TV)
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Vivienne Radkoff (written by)
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30 December 1996 (USA)
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Laura is a 20 year old deaf girl who has never been taught sign language. She is rescued from neglect and physical abuse by Pam, a social worker. Pam teaches her how to communicate and uncovers Laura's true personality. full summary | add synopsis
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(Cast overview, first billed only) | JoBeth Williams | ... | Pam Willis (as Jobeth Williams) |
 | Kellie Martin | ... | Laura Keyes |
 | Alan Rosenberg | ... | Ned Burkett |
| Aaron Kubey | ... | Doug |
 | Thomas Kopache | ... | Ray Keyes |
 | Billy Jayne | ... | Mike |
 | Donna Bullock | ... | Amy |
| Jennifer Delora | ... | Sister Anne |
 | Sal Lopez | ... | John Sanchez |
| S. Epatha Merkerson | ... | Barbara |
 | John Apicella | ... | Pool Hall Manager |
 | Mark Arnott | ... | Joe, Amy's Husband |
| Kathy Buckley | ... | Principal |
| Erika Lynn Dickson | ... | Margie |
| Maggie Fleming | ... | Paula |
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I've seen this kind of movie before, but there was a focus, an intensity in this one that made me watch it all the way through. You do get some dreadful gaping holes in some TV movies (and I usually switch off when I just can't stand the illogic any more) but this was OK; good acting from the main character (the mute illiterate), plausible emotions from the main carer who is putting her job on the line, and from the support cast, including the abusive parents. An hour and a half you'd be challenged to assemble a decent sandwich in.