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Language Arts (2021)
The film follows Allison Forche-Marlow, a beautiful, bright, determined, and organized woman, who never gives up trying to heal her autistic son, whom she fiercely loves, no matter what it demands of everyone.
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The film follows Allison Forche-Marlow, a beautiful, bright, determined, and organized woman, who never gives up trying to heal her autistic son, whom she fiercely loves, no matter what it demands of everyone.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Cornelia Moore
In Theaters:9/6/2021
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Runtime:127 minutes
Studio:Kairos Productions
Cast
Cornelia Moore
Director
Sarah Shahi
Allison Forche-Marlow
Ashley Zukerman
Charles Marlow
Kevin Alejandro
Bruce
Erin Cummings
Rita
Pamela Reed
Sister Giorgia
Mariana Klaveno
Sylvie McGucken
Elliott Smith
Young Charlie Marlow
Angela DiMarco
Dr. Susan
John Patrick Lowrie
Bike Shopper
Kieran Walton
Cody Marlow
Emilie Rommel Shimkus
Janelle
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