Freak City (1999)
Directed by Lynne Littman
Genres - Drama |
Sub-Genres - Psychological Drama |
Release Date - Jan 16, 1999 (USA - Unknown) |
Run Time - 104 min. |
Countries - Canada, United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Mark Deming
A young woman with multiple sclerosis (Samantha Mathis) is placed in an assisted care facility by her family. While at first she feels abandoned and hopeless, she learns to develop a new confidence, self-respect and independence by bonding with her fellow patients, who learn important lessons from each other about growing as a group and as individuals. Supporting cast includes Natalie Cole as a blues singer who has been severely injured in an accident.
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accident, bonding [relationship], confidence, handicap, singer, woman