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Sherrybaby (2006)
After serving time in prison, former drug addict Sherry Swanson returns home to reclaim her young daughter from family members who have been raising the child. Sherry's family, especially her sister-in-law, doubt Sherry's ability to be a good mother, and Sherry finds her resolve to stay clean slowly weakening.
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After serving time in prison, former drug addict Sherry Swanson returns home to reclaim her young daughter from family members who have been raising the child. Sherry's family, especially her sister-in-law, doubt Sherry's ability to be a good mother, and Sherry finds her resolve to stay clean slowly weakening.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Laurie Collyer
In Theaters:9/8/2006
Box Office:$622,806
Runtime:96 minutes
Studio:Red Envelope Entertainment, Big Beach, Elevation Filmworks
Cast
Laurie Collyer
Director
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Sherry Swanson
Brad William Henke
Bobby Swanson
Sam Bottoms
Bob Swanson Sr.
Giancarlo Esposito
Parole Officer Hernandez
Bridget Barkan
Lynette Swanson
Ryan Simpkins
Alexis Parks
Kate Burton
Marcia Swanson
Rio Hackford
Andy Kelly
Danny Trejo
Dean Walker
Michelle Hurst
Dorothy Washington
Sandra Rodríguez
Desi
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