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David's Mother is a 1994 American made-for-television drama film directed by Robert Allan Ackerman and stars Kirstie Alley as a devoted mother trying to cope with her autistic teenage son David. The film aired on CBS on April 10, 1994, it has also aired internationally. In the UK it can often be seen on television movie channels True Movies 1 and True Movies 2. It has also been released in home entertainment formats in countries including the United States, UK and Australia.
Original Release
04/10/1994
US Release
04/10/1994
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Kirstie Alley | Sally Goodson |
| Sam Waterston | John Nils |
| Stockard Channing | Bea |
| Michael A. Goorjian | David Goodson |
| Chris Sarandon | Philip |
| Phylicia Rashad | Gladys Johnson |
| Jack Duffy | Doorman |
| Amanda Blitz | Susan - 10-12 Years |
| Steven Ivany | David - 5-9 Years |
| Caroline Yeager | Social Worker |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Kirstie Alley | Sally Goodson |
| Sam Waterston | John Nils |
| Stockard Channing | Bea |
| Michael A. Goorjian | David Goodson |
| Chris Sarandon | Philip |
| Phylicia Rashad | Gladys Johnson |
| Jack Duffy | Doorman |
| Amanda Blitz | Susan - 10-12 Years |
| Steven Ivany | David - 5-9 Years |
| Caroline Yeager | Social Worker |
| Renessa Blitz | Susan - 8 Years |
| Bob Zidel | Stephen |
| Nicole Greenspan | Justine |
| Kazuya Takahashi | Waiter |
| Marcell Rosenblatt | Mother |
| Zoe Taleporos | Girl |
| Joe Posca | Puerto Rican Boy |
| Linda Goranson | Saleswoman |
| Pixie Bigelow | Woman |
| Katherine Trowell | Facility Woman |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Bob Randall | Executive Producer |
| Jennifer Alward | Executive Producer |
| Fran Bell | Producer |
| Clara George | Producer |
| Julian Marks | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1995 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 1994 | Emmy | Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Miniseries or a Special | Won |
| 1994 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special | Won |
| 1994 | Emmy | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special | Won |
