Summaries

The true story of David Rothenberg, whose disturbed father set him on fire.

Six-year-old David is caught in the middle of his two feuding, divorced parents. His father, Charles, kidnaps him and takes him to California, where he eventually sets him on fire as a means of revenge against his mother, Marie. He receives third degree burns over 90% of his body. This movie chronicles his struggle to recover and the obstacles he faces along the way.—Anonymous

Details

Keywords
  • officer
  • child
  • flames
  • teddy bear
  • bandage
Genres
  • Drama
  • Biography
Release date Oct 24, 1988
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Not Rated
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Production companies ITC Entertainment Group Donald March Productions

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 36m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

Synopsis

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