Taming Andrew
2000
When Gail Carlson (Park Overall) is reunited with her abducted son, Andrew (Seth Adkins), after five years, she must deal with the trauma that the 10-year-old boy has endured. Emotionally and mentally stunted, Andrew is incapable of functioning in everyday society. Gail now faces the daunting task of helping her son heal his .. Read more
| Starring | Park Overall, Seth Adkins |
|---|---|
| Director | Artie Mandelberg |
| Genres | Drama |
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Taming Andrew
When Gail Carlson (Park Overall) is reunited with her abducted son, Andrew (Seth Adkins), after five years, she must deal with the trauma that the 10-year-old boy has endured. Emotionally and mentally stunted, Andrew is incapable of functioning in everyday society. Gail now faces the daunting task of helping her son heal his many wounds.
| Starring | Park Overall, Seth Adkins |
|---|---|
| Director | Artie Mandelberg |
| Studio | ODYSSEY VIDEO |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 27 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: 23 Feb 2004 Production year: 2000 |
| Format | DVD |
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Based on a true story, this TV movie explores similar territory to François Truffaut's The Wild Child and Werner Herzog's The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser. However, for all his sincerity, Artie Mandelberg isn't in the same league and his story lacks both cinematic imagination and emotional insight. Returning to his mother Park Overall after five years living on the hoof with the father who abducted him, Seth Adkins has none of the social or educational skills expected of a 10-year-old. His explosive personality makes his rehabilitation all the more problematic. The leads give it their all, but they're never entirely convincing.
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
what a thought provoking film
If you want to wake up to what some poor kids have to go through at the hands of their parents then this is the film for you, for those who dont want to know what really goes on behind closed doors then dont watch this one. the film was well acted and showed a powerful and emotive subject with dignity.
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Taming Andrew
When Gail Carlson (Park Overall) is reunited with her abducted son, Andrew (Seth Adkins), after five years, she must deal with the trauma that the 10-year-old boy has endured. Emotionally and mentally stunted, Andrew is incapable of functioning in everyday society. Gail now faces the daunting task ...
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