The Broken Cord

Summary David Norwell, an anthropology professor, wants to adopt a child even though he is single. He is finally given a Native American child who might be slightly different from other children. In fact, Adam, the child, soon starts showing signs of mental illness. Through the years, David tries to help his son overcome his disability but he finds it difficult when Adam won't help himself. It is later discovered that Adam was born from an alcoholic mother and is the cause of his problems. View more details

The Broken Cord

Directed : Ken Olin

Written : Ann Beckett Michael Dorris

Stars : Kim Delaney Jimmy Smits Michael Spears Fredrick Leader-Charge

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Genres : Drama

Release date : Feb 2, 1992

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Filming locations : Toronto Island Airport, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Production companies : Universal Television Alan Barnette Productions Carmen Culver Films

Summary David Norwell, an anthropology professor, wants to adopt a child even though he is single. He is finally given a Native American child who might be slightly different from other children. In fact, Adam, the child, soon starts showing signs of mental illness. Through the years, David tries to help his son overcome his disability but he finds it difficult when Adam won't help himself. It is later discovered that Adam was born from an alcoholic mother and is the cause of his problems. View more details

Details

Genres : Drama

Release date : Feb 2, 1992

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Filming locations : Toronto Island Airport, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Production companies : Universal Television Alan Barnette Productions Carmen Culver Films

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