David's Mother (1994)
Sally Goodson has been raising her autistic son David alone since her husband left many years ago. Now a social worker discovers that Sally has been dodging 'The System' to keep her son with her, instead of putting him in an institution. Each feels they know what's best for David. But their opinions are not the same. Sally's developing relationship with John Nils is caught in the middle.
Director: Robert Allan Ackerman
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: April 10, 1994
Cast
- Kirstie Alley - Sally Goodson
- Sam Waterston - John Nils
- Stockard Channing - Bea
- Michael A. Goorjian - David Goodson
- Chris Sarandon - Philip
- Phylicia Rashād - Gladys Johnson
- Jack Duffy - Doorman
- Amanda Blitz - Susan (10-12 years)
- Steven Ivany - David (5-9 years)
- Blake Dennis - David (5-9 years double)
Screenplay
- Bob Randall
- Bob Randall (Theatre Play)
Music: David Mansfield
Cinematography: Walt Lloyd
Editing: Susan B. Browdy
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Robert Allan Ackerman
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is David's Mother about?
- Sally Goodson has been raising her autistic son David alone since her husband left many years ago. Now a social worker discovers that Sally has been dodging 'The System' to keep her son with her, instead of putting him in an institution. Each feels they know what's best for David. But their opinions are not the same. Sally's developing relationship with John Nils is caught in the middle.
- Who directed David's Mother?
- David's Mother was directed by Robert Allan Ackerman.
- Who stars in David's Mother?
- David's Mother stars Kirstie Alley, Sam Waterston, Stockard Channing, Michael A. Goorjian, Chris Sarandon, Phylicia Rashād.
- How long is David's Mother?
- David's Mother has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is David's Mother?
- David's Mother is a Drama, TV Movie film.