David's Mother

Overview

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.

Directed by Robert Allan Ackerman

Top 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

A

Amanda Blitz

Susan (10-12 years)

S

Steven Ivany

David (5-9 years)

B

Blake Dennis

David (5-9 years double)

Caroline Yeager

Social Worker

Renessa Blitz

Susan (8 years)

B

Bob Zidel

Stephen

N

Nicole Greenspan

Justine

Kazuya Takahashi

Waiter

M

Marcell Rosenblatt

Mother

Z

Zoe Taleporos

Girl

J

Joe Posca

Puerto Rican Boy

Linda Goranson

Saleswoman

P

Pixie Bigelow

Woman

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