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Winnie (1988)
Director: John Korty
Cast: Rutanya Alda, Barbara Barrie, Meredith Baxter, Diana Bellamy
Runtime100 min
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Based on a true story about a woman who is institutionalized as mentally retarded for 30 years while struggling to reach the outside world through her writing.
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Winnie is a 1988 TV movie directed by John Korty that is based on the true story of a woman who was institutionalized as mentally retarded for 30 years while struggling to reach the outside world through her writing. The film received positive reviews from critics, though its ratings and awards recognition are not widely reported.
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Directed by John Korty, this 1988 drama provides a poignant and deeply affecting true story of a woman's lifelong struggle to reach the outside world despite being wrongly institutionalized as mentally retarded. The powerful performances, especially by lead actress Rutanya Alda, offer a moving exploration of the themes of injustice, personal determination, and the human desire for connection.