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A teenage girl puts up a courageous fight following a crushing school bus accident that leaves her physically and mentally handicapped.
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A teenage girl puts up a courageous fight following a crushing school bus accident that leaves her physically and mentally handicapped.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Audrey Davis Levin
In Theaters:12/15/1978
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Runtime:100 minutes
Studio:Lorimar Productions, ABC
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