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David's Mother

Sally Goodson (Kirstie Alley) has been raising her autistic son David (Michael A. Goorjian) alone since her husband left many years ago. Now a social worker discovers that Sally has been dodging "The System" to keep her son with her, instead of putting him in an institution. Each feels they know what's best for David. But their opinions are not the same. Sally's developing relationship with John Nils (Sam Waterston) is caught in the middle.

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Cast & Crew See All

Kirstie Alley
Sally Goodson
Sam Waterston
John Nils
Stockard Channing
Bea

Awards

  • 1995 - Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - nominated
  • 1995 - C.A.S. Award - Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for Television - Movie of the Week or Mini-Series - nominated
  • 1994 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Miniseries or a Special - winner
  • 1994 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special - winner

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