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...
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David Norwell
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| Kim Delaney | ... |
Suzanne
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| Michael Spears | ... |
Adam, as a boy
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Fredrick Leader-Charge | ... |
Adam as a teen
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| Deborah Duchene | ... |
Allison Chapman
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| Raoul Max Trujillo | ... |
Emil Bear Heart
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Billy Merasty | ... |
Frank Cree
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| Keith Dinicol | ... |
Harris McPhee
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| August Schellenberg | ... |
Duane Buckanagee
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| Geneviève Appleton | ... |
Pamela
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Frank Burning | ... |
Adam #3
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| Chapelle Jaffe | ... |
Judy Jensen
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Elizabeth Leigh-Milne | ... |
Sonya Simmonds
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Judith Orban | ... |
Lead Teacher
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Judy Sinclair | ... |
Mrs. Miller
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| Victoria Snow | ... |
Ruby Stiges
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Diane Watters | ... |
June Leader
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Ken James | ... |
Dr. Wilson
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David Kirby | ... |
Dr. Margolin
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Stephen Hunter | ... |
Dr. Schwarz
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Carole Galloway | ... |
Dr. Erica Gregory
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Lupe Arenas | ... |
Hispanic Mother
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| Jackie Richardson | ... |
Black Mother
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Gene Mack | ... |
Black Father
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Ilainah Granik | ... |
Younger White Woman
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Directed by
| Ken Olin | ||
Written by
| Michael Dorris | ... | (book "Broken Cord") |
| Ann Beckett | ... | (teleplay) |
Produced by
| Alan Barnette | ... | producer |
| Oscar L. Costo | ... | co-producer |
| Carmen Culver | ... | executive producer |
| Mychelle Deschamps | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Laura Karpman | ||
Cinematography by
| Roy H. Wagner | ... | (as Roy Wagner) |
Editing by
| Elba Sanchez-Short | ||
Editorial Department
| James Post | ... | assistant editor |
| Jim Post | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Donna Dockstader | ||
| Karen Hazzard | ||
Production Design by
| C. Robert Holloway | ||
Art Direction by
| Paul Snajdr | ||
Costume Design by
| Michele Rede | ||
Makeup Department
| Irma Parkkonen | ... | makeup artist |
| Gary Walker | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Len D'Agostino | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Christopher Ball | ... | second assistant director |
| Alan Goluboff | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Fiona Andrew | ... | property assistant |
| Kirk Cheney | ... | construction manager |
| Ron Lightfoot | ... | head carpenter |
| David Maltese | ... | set dresser |
| Byron Patchett | ... | property master |
| Jim Veale | ... | head carpenter |
Sound Department
| Tom Gerard | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Jeffrey Kaplan | ... | sound effects editor |
| Robb Navrides | ... | sound editor |
| John J. Thomson | ... | sound mixer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Henri Fiks | ... | camera operator |
| Bruce Macaulay | ... | still photographer |
| Kevin Murphy | ... | gaffer |
| Mark Silver | ... | key grip |
Casting Department
| Rene Haynes | ... | special casting |
Transportation Department
| Randy Chupa | ... | wardrobe truck operator |
| Jeff Steinberg | ... | transportation coordinator |
Additional Crew
| Alan Fine | ... | assistant to executive producer |
| Manuel Angel Gonzalez | ... | production assistant |
| George Lakes | ... | production accountant |
| Karen Nadon | ... | assistant production accountant |
| Leslie Stevens | ... | production coordinator (as Leslie S. Stevens) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1992) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- CIC Victor Video (1993) (Japan) (VHS)
- CIC Video (1993) (Germany) (VHS)
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| Plot 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.
Written by Steve Richer |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Fictionalized account of writer Michael Dorris' life and adoption of a child with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. See more » |