America (2009) (2009)
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In this made-for-TV movie from the Lifetime Channel, Rosie O'Donnell stars as Dr. Maureen Brennan, a child psychiatrist who helps a 16-year-old boy named America (Philip Johnson) overcome years of childhood trauma, including growing up with a crack-addicted mother and being shuffled through a… More In this made-for-TV movie from the Lifetime Channel, Rosie O'Donnell stars as Dr. Maureen Brennan, a child psychiatrist who helps a 16-year-old boy named America (Philip Johnson) overcome years of childhood trauma, including growing up with a crack-addicted mother and being shuffled through a series of foster homes. The teleplay is based on a novel by E.R. Frank, who used her real-life experiences as a social worker as the basis for this tragic but ultimately hopeful story of transformative healing. ~ Kimber Myers, Rovi
- Directed By
- Yves Simoneau
- Genres
- Drama, Television
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Feb 28, 2009 Wide
- Studio
- Sony Pictures Entertainment
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Cast
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Rosie O'Donnell
as Dr. Maureen Brennan
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Philip Johnson
as America
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Ruby Dee
as Mrs. Harper
- Jade Yorker
- Tim Edward Rhoze
- Raquel Castro
- Kojo Asiedu
- Kyle Clarington
- Logan Huffman
- Shannon Riddick
