A teenage girl puts up a courageous fight following a crushing school bus accident that leaves her physically and mentally handicapped.
Acting
Leachman and Zimbalist bring devastating authenticity.
Direction
Damski's restraint lets pain breathe without exploitation.
Director
Mel Damski
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on the real Amy and Laura Palmer; the bus crash occurred in 1971 Pennsylvania.
Pre-ADA disability representation: Amy's arc reflects 1970s tension between institutionalization and 'overcoming' narratives.
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