Tru Confessions (2002) (TV)

Director:

Paul Hoen

Writers (WGA):

Janet Tashjian (novel)
Stu Krieger (teleplay)

Release Date:

5 April 2002 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Comedy | Family

Plot:

Trudy Walker hated her life. She thought it was totally messed up until she found out about a contest that could change everything..

Plot Keywords:

Mentally Handicapped | Brother Sister Relationship | Based On Novel | Character Name In Title

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Clara Bryant	...	Trudy 'Tru' Walker
Shia LaBeouf	...	Eddie Walker
Mare Winningham	...	Ginny
William Francis McGuire	...	Bob
Nicole Dicker	...	Denise
Kevin Duhaney	...	Jake
Yani Gellman	...	Billy
Craig Eldridge	...	Mr. Taylor
Jennifer Foster	...	DeeDee
Rahnuma Panthaky	...	Ms. Hinchey
Colm Magner	...	Coach Rice
Arnold Pinnock	...	Dr. Dean Cutler
Bruce Vavrina	...	Librarian
Kelly Bodanis	...	Ms. Willow
Raven Dauda	...	Nancy

Runtime:

112 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Netherlands:MG6

Goofs:

Audio/visual unsynchronized: Sometimes, when Tru says WTUV, her lips say KTUV.

Quotes:

Eddie: [trying to fly a kite]
[crying]
Eddie: STUPID KITE! Why wont you stay up, Why? It must be retarded

Movie Connections:

References Toy Story 2 (1999)

Soundtrack:

Am I the Only One

Absolutely Heartwarming and Charming, a TV Masterpiece

I admit it, movies about disabled people drive me absolutely crazy. While watching films such as "i am sam" or "Tru Confessions" I feel an overwhelming amount of sympathy for the disabled character. What makes these movies even more unbearable, is the discrimination these characters face in the real world. Now, as unbearable as they are to me, I feel I should note that these movies are priceless treasures. "Tru Confessions" Rates as one of the only 10 movies that has ever made me cry. Shia Labeouf plays the tender role of Eddie the disabled little brother of Tru, a girl trying to figure out her life in the middle of parents who won't listen or don't care and a little brother she is forced to defend and watch out for. This is a great example of powerful acting and a driving story. Shia, my man, excellent work. I haven't seen this kind of acting from a young man your age since...I can't remember. Clara Bryant, excellent work also.

Watch for this film. I think we all know Disney's replay reputation, I'm sure you'll run into it at some point.