A Personal Experience of Representation - The Intersection of Armenian Culture & Epilepsy
I am an Armenian who has a mild form of epilepsy. I rarely see Armenian culture and epilepsy properly portrayed in film or TV. I delve into the how and why.
Smiley (1979)
A heartwarming story about a boy named Jesse who discovers a friendly dog without a collar and names her Smiley. As Jesse and his family take care of Smiley, they hope to find her owner, but she becomes a beloved part of their lives. After a week of bonding, Smiley runs away, leaving Jesse heartbroken. However, she is eventually found and returned to her original owner, bringing a bittersweet conclusion to Jesse's experience with the dog he grew to love.
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A heartwarming story about a boy named Jesse who discovers a friendly dog without a collar and names her Smiley. As Jesse and his family take care of Smiley, they hope to find her owner, but she becomes a beloved part of their lives. After a week of bonding, Smiley runs away, leaving Jesse heartbroken. However, she is eventually found and returned to her original owner, bringing a bittersweet conclusion to Jesse's experience with the dog he grew to love.
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Genre:Family
Written By:Beverly Simon
In Theaters:1/1/1979
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Runtime:19 minutes
Studio:Third Eye Films
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