Mockingbird Don't Sing
2001 · Movie · 98 min · ★ 6.4 · 67% critics
Based on a true story, this drama follows a child rescued after years of extreme isolation and abuse, then explores the difficult aftermath as adults try to understand her past and help her adjust to the world.
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Details
- Years
- 2001
- Release date
- 2001-05-04
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 67/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.4/10 (37 votes)
About
You may connect with this if you value serious, compassionate true-life dramas about survival and recovery, somewhat in the vein of Like Dandelion Dust; Not for you if stories of child abuse and prolonged suffering are too distressing.
Pros: powerful true story; emotional impact; thought-provoking themes | Cons: very upsetting subject; bleak tone; hard to watch
Themes
- child abuse
- feral child
- based on true story
- tragedy
- scientist
- linguist
- child neglect
- linguistics
Cast & crew
Melissa Errico
as Sandra Tannen
Joe Regalbuto
as Dr. Norm Glazer
Sean Young
as Dr. Judy Bingham
Michael Lerner
as Dr. Stan York
Kim Darby
as Louise Standon
Tarra Steele
as Katie
Laurie O'Brien
as Beverly Glazer
Ed Brigadier
as Mr. Manning
Sharon Madden
as Mrs. Manning
Jack Betts
as Wes Standon
Directed by Harry Bromley Davenport