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A mom survives cancer, then faces every parent's worst nightmare. Stock up on tissues.
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Dawn Anna (2005)

Lifetime movie with teethunderdog gritdevastating true story

Overview

DramaTV Movie

The true story of a single mom who overcomes many of life's obstacles.

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Content warning
canceruniversityschool shooting
trauma and recoverysingle motherhoodinstitutional failurefinding purpose through pain

Standout Aspects

Acting

Debra Winger brings raw, unshowy devastation.

Writing

Refuses easy catharsis; lets grief stay messy.

Direction

Arliss Howard's restraint keeps melodrama at bay.

Best for:Solo: Ugly-cry in peace without judgment.·Streaming: Random Tuesday when you need to feel something.·Rewatch: Never. Once is enough, brave soul.
Heads up:Emotional: School shooting depicted; based on Columbine aftermath.·Triggers: Medical trauma, grief, survivor's guilt throughout.
Arliss Howard

Director

Arliss Howard

ReleasedJan 10, 2005
Runtime1h 28m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensityhigh
Tonedark
Feelheavy
Lifetime

Top Cast

Debra Winger

Debra Winger

Dawn Anna Townsend

Alex Van

Alex Van

Bink

Tatiana Maslany

Tatiana Maslany

Lauren 'Lulu' Dawn Townsend - age 12

Krista Rae

Krista Rae

Kristin Townsend

Patricia Harras

Patricia Harras

Mary

Greg Lawson

Greg Lawson

Dr. Emerson

Gillian Carfra

Gillian Carfra

Crisis Worker

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Made for Lifetime but premiered at Sundance — rare prestige for cable TV movies of the era.

Insight

Dawn Anna Townsend became a real advocate; the film's final title card reveals her ongoing activism.

YouTube

Dawn Anna (Trailer)

Dawn Anna (Trailer)

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