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My Own Country

  • TV Movie
  • 19981998
  • RR
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
348
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My Own Country (1998)
Drama
"My Own Country" tells the story of an East Indian doctor who settles in Johnson City, Tennessee. The doctor's name is Abraham Verghese, and he specializes in infectious diseases. It's 1985,... Read all"My Own Country" tells the story of an East Indian doctor who settles in Johnson City, Tennessee. The doctor's name is Abraham Verghese, and he specializes in infectious diseases. It's 1985, and AIDS is spreading from the big cities to the rural areas. Abraham takes AIDS as his p... Read all"My Own Country" tells the story of an East Indian doctor who settles in Johnson City, Tennessee. The doctor's name is Abraham Verghese, and he specializes in infectious diseases. It's 1985, and AIDS is spreading from the big cities to the rural areas. Abraham takes AIDS as his personal crusade and is soon well-known for his compassion and non-judgmental treatment. He... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
348
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    • Mira Nair
    • Abraham Verghese(book "My Own Country, A Doctor's Story of a Town and Its People in the Age of AIDS")
    • Jim Leonard(screenplay)
    • Sooni Taraporevala(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Naveen Andrews
    • Glenne Headly
    • Hal Holbrook
    • Mira Nair
    • Abraham Verghese(book "My Own Country, A Doctor's Story of a Town and Its People in the Age of AIDS")
    • Jim Leonard(screenplay)
    • Sooni Taraporevala(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Naveen Andrews
    • Glenne Headly
    • Hal Holbrook
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    • 10User reviews
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    Naveen Andrews
    Naveen Andrews
    • Dr. Abraham Verghese
    Glenne Headly
    Glenne Headly
    • Vickie Talley
    Hal Holbrook
    Hal Holbrook
    • Lloyd Flanders
    Swoosie Kurtz
    Swoosie Kurtz
    • Hope Flanders
    Marisa Tomei
    Marisa Tomei
    • Mattie Vines
    Adam Tomei
    Adam Tomei
    • Gordon Vines
    Ellora Patnaik
    Ellora Patnaik
    • Rajani Verghese
    Peter MacNeill
    Peter MacNeill
    • Allen
    Sean Hewitt
    Sean Hewitt
    • Chester Mews
    William Webster
    • Langdon Arwood
    Sharon Dyer
    • Mrs. Vines
    David Fox
    David Fox
    • Mr. Vines
    Colleen Williams
    • Carol
    Ranjit Chowdhry
    Ranjit Chowdhry
    • Vadivel
    Ishwar Mooljee
    • Dr. S.B.T.
    Anand Rajaram
    Anand Rajaram
    • Mo
    Nora McLellan
    Nora McLellan
    • Olivia
    Craig Eldridge
    Craig Eldridge
    • Dr. Ray
      • Mira Nair
      • Abraham Verghese(book "My Own Country, A Doctor's Story of a Town and Its People in the Age of AIDS")
      • Jim Leonard(screenplay)
      • Sooni Taraporevala(screenplay)
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    8/10
    I loved this movie
    I am not sure how I missed this movie. It says it was released in 1999. I stumbled onto this tonight on a cable channel. I was quite surprised to find out it is a "made for TV movie". This movie touched my heart and made me see things from different perspectives. What a rewarding life this Dr. must have. Based on a true story, it brings light to taboo subjects and how many different cultures and people deal with it. It will make you laugh, smile, cry and maybe even all at the same time.... so have a box of Kleenex handy. The acting in this movie was very good and surprised me. If you haven't seen it, it is a must see! I highly recommend this movie if you enjoy true stories of courage and drama.
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      • United States
      • English
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    • 1 hour 35 minutes
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      • Stereo

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