Cries from the Heart (1994) | Full Movie | Patty Duke | Melissa Gilbert | Bradley Pierce

Michael, a young autistic boy who has trouble with verbalization, uses a computer to plead for help after being molested at his school.
Stars: Patty Duke, Melissa Gilbert, Bradley Pierce, Markus Flanagan, Lisa Banes, Terrie Snell
Directed by: Michael Switzer
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[@QouteTheRavenNevermore]

My brother died due to abuse and neglect from a facility for handicapped children and adults Feb 28, 1999 he was 28. He had the mentality of a 4 year old. He was non verbal. He had only been there 18 days when he died. He was there for respite care. He was coming home in 30 days. He would be 52 if he was alive today. I miss him more than anything in this world.

[@rdred8693]

Terrifying. I don't trust those horrible places. So sorry

[@edgarallanpoestheblackcat6613]

They wanted to put me in one of those places before they even know what I had.

[@KRmedfndllcARCwof81213]

My condolences. How horrible!

[@QouteTheRavenNevermore]

@@KRmedfndllcARCwof81213 thank you

[@QouteTheRavenNevermore]

@@rdred8693 thank you

[@haylotroutman5871]

I watched this movie again for the first time in over 15 years. I went through something similar when I was nine years old and had to testify before a grand jury(horrific abuse by a relative )I wasn’t autistic, but I was delayed to where I wasn’t believed. It wasn’t until a doctor found out I was telling the truth getting a check up,and she reported it. I really felt for this child. It’s sad how these monsters take advantage of the child not being able to communicate. I had a very compassionate judge whom I spoke directly to, and I never forgot that! I’m in my 40s now. my heart goes out to all who has suffered through such ugly things!😢

[@sabinatermeteet9212]

❤❤

[@artisticafflair408]

I can really relate to you. I am not delayed but needed support with my learning. At school I was put in with the delayed because I was dyslexic. They didn't pick up on my autism and ADHD until I was an adult. My mum living at home always made me feel delayed, yet at the same time did not support me and I was excluded from being treated equally among my siblings. It was a horrific nightmare living at home always being gaslit by a narcissistic parent in turn siblings also treated me that way. I tried to confide in my mum always getting given the cold shoulder. When I told her once I thought I may be autistic she said 'stop giving yourself things' 😢. And after seeing my psychiatrist who diagnosed me with ADHD she kept trying to normalise me by saying she thought the psychiatrist was wrong... 😢. Yet she abused what I was trying to confide in her with, with my ADHD and autism, telling her I struggle to find my words sometimes... And she did the unthinkable she committed a heinous crime against me 😢... So I relate to this story in so many sad ways. And this now man who plays an autistic boy is a truly gifted actor. ❤

[@tinaohlrogge8849]

Reply to:Halotrout 😮💙😢💞 Tina Ohl- rogge ;

[@user-kp7dz7bi6h]

❤

[@user-ki1ks4mb4q]

Great job by finding a path after such abuse! God Bless You!!!

[@lindafarmer5503]

Breaks my heart to hear something like this I had a mentally ill daughter and I know nothing like that never happened to her because only good people were around her she is with God now she was supposed to have passed away when she was 9 or 10 but thank God for having mercy on me He let me have her until she was 42 years old her birthday was September 28 she passed away October 3 2021 every where she went she always made people smile she loved people and was happy when they were around her I miss I daughter Angela very much she was a 42 year old Angel ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@inesnaglic472]

🥺💙

[@jenniferbarnwell6592]

Sorry for your loss

[@lindafarmer5503]

@@jenniferbarnwell6592 thank you but she is not in pain any more I just praise God for the time I had with her because I loved her so much ❤️

[@lindafarmer5503]

@@jenniferbarnwell6592 thank you but she is better off because she is not in pain any more she is with God

[@dumisilemabaso936]

May her beautiful soul rest in peace

[@wendyelsey7765]

Never seen Patty Duke in a bad film yet. A moving story but brings it home to you about how many children are abused and can't tell. Happy 2023 to you all and may justice reign for all.

[@jwilcox4726]

God save the children from abuse. Protect their innocence & peace & feeling safe while little people. Amen. OmOmOm Shanti Shanti Shanti. 😇😭🙏❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤍💯 Learn about your chakras. Get started hurry you are quite behind if just starting, get busy, hurry. Hope

[@tefinnegan5239]

So many kids abused, especially by the government.

[@jenniferbarnwell6592]

Whoever molest the boy I hope they are in prison we know what happens to child molesters in prison

[@lauradougherty8426]

As someone with a disability who was molested. I think it's a shame it happens

[@sallyfreeman9971]

@@lauradougherty8426 that's so sad 😢

[@paulabrown6840]

The actor playing Michael did a fantastic job! Excellent movie.

[@cazi5759]

His name is Bradley Pierce… really a terrific actor!

[@brenlee6506]

He also did a good job in the Jumanji movie with Robin Williams

[@duochjagemil7683]

He did. After watching this movie. I cant stop thinking about Del Bigtrees documenyary Vaxxed…… How many kids are strugeling like this because of vaccines. Parents must demenad answers. Over 73 vaccknes before 18. it s insane.

[@goldtopazasylum]

I'm a mom of a 32 yo. non-verbal autistic son, my son hasn't spoke one word in 28 years, he was verbal for 4 years before diagnosed, this movie touched my heart deeply, very good movie!

[@jutta2088]

I'm looking forward to watching this movie. I'm so sorry your son hadn't spoken in 28 years

[@fatinchoulagh2325]

Don’t give up! God’s mercy is great! I’ll keep him in my prayers 🙏

[@wendyladybug355laurie4]

Many PRayersNLuv Happy, Blessed New Year's To You 👼👼🙏🙏❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥✝️✝️🕊️🕊️🌹🌹

[@berylwallis937]

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[@user-sz1vr4rs4x]

All start because you get your kids vaccinated... This is why they get sick.... All vaccines are meant to be good but they aren't.

[@iCarilloninChrist]

*_That little guy deserves an OSCAR !!_*

[@Just_us-2]

Yes he does❣

[@SteveCarras]

Patty and Melissa did, TOO!

[@Just_us-2]

@@SteveCarras Agreed Patty was a fantastic actress no doubt

[@marloneleferia8249]

@@SteveCarras aaQQq

[@brenda5617]

He sure does💯💯

[@scootergurl]

That little boy is an awesome actor. My son is autistic and this movie brought so many memories. Awesome cast, crew, and writers.

[@anon3807]

I agree. The boy is brilliant with his acting... I looked him up. He's in his 40s now and still an actor but is under rated and barely heard of.

[@RainyDayz1991]

​@@anon3807 Has he acted in anything we have heard of?

[@rosieqt]

@@RainyDayz1991He was in “Jumanji”.

[@ElizabethBledsoe-ig4ht]

My 5yr old granddaughter is autistic she doesn't say words or dent . but she always trying to say something.

[@theendofanerror4173]

@@RainyDayz1991 he was the voice of chip in beauty and the beast.

[@marygiles5690]

I'm so glad Michael got the justice he deserves and finally had a voice to communicate with people he trusted.

[@calicokush]

yet facilitated communication has zero evidence of being legit and has resulted in multiple false accusations. If a facilitator is in another room when questions are asked... and comes back. Not even the most simple question can be answered correctly. . . The average cost of training someone in facilitated communication is 30k usd per student. . . and the continued research into this pseudoscience is millions of dollars that could be better spent on evidence-based interventions that might actually improve independent communication skills

[@rebeccahernandez3460]

I love Patty Dukes movies. She was a talented actress and brought so much to every role she was in, even as a child. You are missed Patty, not many actress are left in Hollywood with your kind of talent anymore. They are all sadly gone. RIP.

[@joannemarquez2085]

I didn't know she passed away, I always loved her movies and her TV show the one where she had an identical looking cousin. I always thought she had a pretty smile. R.I.P Patty.

[@robertandhollyscorpiofan2697]

@@joannemarquez2085 She died March 29, 2016 from sepsis from a ruptured intestine, 69 years old.

[@sallyfreeman9971]

@@robertandhollyscorpiofan2697 I'm sorry to hear that💔😟

[@robertandhollyscorpiofan2697]

I have to wonder how much of it was acting and how much of it was her being scared/manipulation/reaction to abuse by her managers john and Ethel Ross.

[@janicehammond6229]

@@robertandhollyscorpiofan2697 I didn’t know either. 😥 4:17

[@cherrymeredith2765]

It's really sad and painful to see children hurt by adults whom they trust, spend time with, someone who should have their very best at heart 🙏🙏🙏

[@nirvanarodriguez362]

Good movie. I’m so happy to know there’s people out there who truly care for these babies. God bless you all

[@tinag3751]

My son is 25-year-old is low functioning, autism, thank you for making this movie years before he was ever born!

[@fatinchoulagh2325]

My grandson is Autistic. I always feel have fear from this issue which I’m sure tons of kids go through! I pray for these kids that God protect them from these evils 🙏😢

[@wendyladybug355laurie4]

I WILL KEEP Y'all In My Prayers', MANY PRAYERSNLUV AND HAPPY, BLESSED NEW YEAR'S TO YOU 👼👼✝️✝️❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🙏🙏🕊️🕊️🌹🌹🌌🌠💝💝🌌🌠👑👑

[@juliefall2892]

Your a good Grandma be close to him , the threat is real in this world .

[@jennypalmer331]

He went through so much silent pain but a way was found for him to cry out. I will watch again, Very powerful

[@AnaRodriguez-lx5nl]

God is good. Satan keeps messing with us

[@marcelinoperez2926]

Idiot@@AnaRodriguez-lx5nl

[@jccota08]

@@AnaRodriguez-lx5nlthen why would he allow the kid to be abused like this? This is what I dont understand and need help with.

[@juliefall2892]

@@jccota08 I believe God is real because evil is real. We all have free will and choice, God Jesus want us to choose to believe from our free will. Life is like a test, and judgement will come.

[@suegoulding1341]

Wonderful acting from all. Patty Duke never disappoints. The child amazing!

[@TooReall2024]

When Michael typed“ I can do it Mom”the tears came rolling down . This is an excellent movie ❤️so powerful

[@catherinecaroll2810]

So sad

[@elizabethnyachomba4172]

Very touching. Am in tears. I just imagine that anyone can sexually abuse a helpless voiceless child or adult!!!! It's very cruel & heinous!!! 😭😭😭😭

[@specialmomsgarden1743]

Most kids with special needs are, but particularly kids with Downs Syndrome are susceptible to sexual abuse cos of their flair for displays of affection. That need is easily exploited and preyed upon.

[@luzcrispin3684]

👍🍿🎥❤️.

[@teijaflink2226]

Unfortunately bad people without empathy specially take advantage of the most innocent and vulnerable.

[@gregorybufkin890]

it's a good movie if I cry once. When I started to see the Michael character's progress, I couldn't stop! So two thumbs and two big toes up for this winner! Patty Duke Astin and Melissa Gilbert are like bread and butter when acting together, each complementing the other. Just great.

[@stevenavarette9334]

So how many years did that friggin creep get for hurting that boy??!!?!!!!!??? I was molested and raped from an infant still in diapers ( yes babies can remember, and I do in details, but will never speak them) until I was 12 years old. My grandma saved my life, she gave me love and support.. she is greatly missed. I want justice for ALL CHILDREN!!! It's not far that my abuser was my uncle from age 6-12 and he's still alive! And still walks free .!!! I told my aunt about him when I was an adult ... She believed me. I should have said something when I was a kid, but didn't think anyone would believe me. I'm not sure if my aunt told my grandma, I think that would have broken my grandma's heart. She trusted my aunt and uncle to take care of me Sunday - Friday afternoon, she worked and didn't want a stranger to babysit me. Family.... Right?😟😣 I'm now 60 years old and have been dealing with this all my life, I'm so proud if that boy"Michael" for having a voice and using it. He was a very BRAVE boy. Blessings and prayers to everyone ✨🙏🕊️🙏✨

[@KRmedfndllcARCwof81213]

Probably not enough...

[@Taimalyz716]

❤ This boy remind me of my son . I can relate so much with his mom ❤️But I would never leave my son anywhere. I even hate letting him go to school but he loves it

[@linda9115]

This is the scary thing for all us mothers with autistic children who are non verbal. Scary. Mothers do know best.😪

[@mirjanamilosavljevic4261]

Yes, I know the feeling.. But there are also very big challenges when they’re adults … Keep eyes wide open and learn to relax ( they need us) 💐

[@ShantaliaDaSinger]

So true.. Although my children are not autistic i worry about this happening because they are young. I try to ask them questions and let them know what bad touch is and to tell if anything like that happens to tell.. Tell someone..

[@lillianlyons3395]

Patty Duke and Melissa Gilbert in the same movie. What a treat. Both so talented. Does anyone remember them together in Helen Keller. They were both astounding together then too

[@reneebraxton1032]

Yes, they were.

[@robertandhollyscorpiofan2697]

Patty, yes. Melissa was miscast. She was too tall, too mature looking to convincingly play a *6* year old.

[@cassondralynch6342]

@@robertandhollyscorpiofan2697 Totally lol. That was weird. She did a great job the nonetheless.

[@cassondralynch6342]

I totally forgot about that. How cool for them to be in this together so many yrs later :)

[@robertandhollyscorpiofan2697]

@@cassondralynch6342 your “lol” makes you look silly. No, she didn’t. It was too distracting to see a 16 year old trying to be a 6 year old.

[@shirleyaloysius4829]

In America drug users go in prison longer than child abusers . Sometimes justice system sucks . This is one of the reasons child abusing never stop

[@roserand639]

Because I’m the US a child’s value is less as they cannot contribute to society. I believe anyone who can hurt a child should get life. No second chances do hurt another child again.

[@sashanealand8315]

wife and girlfriend abusers too are laughed off by the mostly male cops

[@barbgay2857]

Great movie!!!!! I give it 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 stars. Way to go Patty, Melissa and Micheal.❤ Family's with Autistic children please watch this movie. May God bless you all. 🙏

[@originalkingalpha5116]

Patty Duke and Melissa Gilbert. Nothing more needs to be said but, Happy Holidays, everyone; and may your days be long and your endeavors fulfilled. Cheers from Memphis, sending each one of you blessings and peace throughout your future. God bless you all.❤️ EDIT: Wow, I didn't think that anyone would even see my comment; especially for anyone to even reply back to me!😊💕

[@emerald5735]

Same to you.

[@vintagebrew1057]

Bless you too lovely. 🎅🎅🎅❤

[@originalkingalpha5116]

@@emerald5735 Thank you.❤️

[@originalkingalpha5116]

@@vintagebrew1057 Thank you.🕊️

[@lilwinged5291]

Awe ...🩵🫶🩵 You too...

[@rosekhan5742]

I am so glad Michael got justice. This is why you should never trust anyone with your children. This was very upsetting for me to watch as a mother of an autistic child. Beautiful sad movie but I’m glad Michael was able to raise his voice. The little actor has wonderful acting skills

[@jusdeorange]

A hideous crime! To prey on those with no voice is a certain kind of predator, I am so glad this sweet little boy got justice at the end. Excellent acting at such a young age, and I think that young man was also in Jumanji

[@theendofanerror4173]

You're right. He was in Jumanji and he also was the voice of Chip in Beauty and the Beast (the animated version a.k.a. the better version)

[@jos6232]

why they so easily trust young men seeking to work with children who have problems?they should be checked and tested a lot and been supervised ,this sort of abuse is too often

[@annehector7616]

Melissa Gilbert & Patty Duke acting together again! Nice to know. They acted together in another movie as mother & daughter! They were so good together. RIP Melissa & Patty!😔💕

[@Ace-ke7fq]

she's alive gilbert gal

[@MsDisneylandlover]

Patty is gone

[@jeanettehinds4253]

It's never a good idea to leave your child in any organisation where an adult male or older children will have unsupervised access to them. Autistic or not.

[@mirjanamilosavljevic4261]

Predator know very well to avoid supervision …

[@brendajones5081]

Not trusting ANYONE can hurt your child more. What about all the GOOD men that are teachers and caregivers? Pedophiles aren't always men either.

[@jeanettehinds4253]

@@brendajones5081 . I am one of those teachers 30 years and counting and a mother of two. So please don't preach to me. You don't know what I know, and haven't seen what I have seen.

[@brendajones5081]

@@jeanettehinds4253 not preaching, just giving my opinion. Why should anyone trust YOU as a teacher?

[@jeanettehinds4253]

@@brendajones5081 You are treading on very thin ice. I wouldn't trust you as a human being.

[@pattireeves6968]

A terrible subject but portrayed beautifully. Thank you for helping him find his voice then listening to him.

[@simpsonkauri2224]

I'm a mom with a autistic 31year old young man non verbal. I've loved this movie with two of my favorites actress thank you and God bless!!

[@marybyrnebyrne2360]

God bless you and your son x

[@catherinemurphy8567]

This movie goes straight to the heart. Melissa Gilbert and Pattty Duke are so amazing as were all the cast especially the little boy. Thank you for sharing it with us. Happy New Year everyone. May it be filled with many Blessings and lots of Love. 🌹🎉

[@pamelathomas2862]

Great movie. Lots of emotions, very rewarding. Patty is right on cue. Mellissa Gilbert is astounding.

[@sallyfreeman9971]

@@pamelathomas2862 I love Melissa Gilbert, Patty Duke and the little boy. Melissa Gilbert was a great actress in Little House On The Prairie. I agree the little boy is a great actor also.

[@albinatamayo1411]

I AM A GRANDMOTHER OF A 9 YR OLD AUTISTIC BOY, THIS IS A BIG CONCERN FOR ME, I THINK THERE SHOULD BE CAMERAS IN ALL SCHOOLS, BATHROOMS, DAYCARES ETC. GREAT MOVIE. WE CAN NEVER BE TOO CAREFUL WITH OUR CHILDREN. ❤️🥰🌹😆

[@francesblabey3055]

And you too Catherine🎆

[@silvana8246]

@@albinatamayo1411 not the bathrooms

[@louisescanlon6172]

people who Molest Children. Deserve what they get in prison.Serves Them Right. x Save The Children. xx

[@dietrichjoanne]

It is odd that they would have a young child living alone with an adult man.

[@TheOriginalButterfly]

I thought the EXACT same thing.

[@rdred8693]

@@doingmytime8420 I hate those places. Nursing homes too. Don't trust them.

[@unasmith1377]

That's life they don't look at what might happen the child, they think their doing great but missing whats really bad been done to the child 😢

[@lauriewu-jf5nh]

I thought it was strange that he was living alone with a strange man and had one-on-one lessons with Terry. Who was paying for this? Did every child at the school live in an “apartment” alone with a adult and have private lessons?? I would NEVER let my child live alone with a stranger, school or not! There are day schools for autistic and handicapped children.

[@catherineannelockman3805]

Well look what happened in the residential schools with nuns for the poor native girls...or what happened in the boys orphanage in Newfoundland with catholic brothers, which were kind of like priests...this happens everywhere, unfortunately...but not everyone is like them...

[@patricialancaster4320]

very well acted out. The roles of people striving for the best for an autistic child. America is growing up. In my grandmother's day, the disabled were sent to institutions. Born in 1955 I have epilepsy. No one acknowledged my disorders in the family, due to the shame of admitting it. Angels from outside of the family saved me from traumas.

[@hobbiteverett4624]

❤

[@sallyfreeman9971]

❤

[@bubgum0079]

The boy who played Michael is a great little actor. It was great to see Patty and Melissa together again.

[@cazi5759]

His name is Bradley Pierce… a really terrific actor!

[@joannatorres5982]

Yeah he played in Jumanji

[@teresamerklin4614]

Patty Duke was amazing in this! I can't believe the technology exists to give these kids a voice if they have the intelligence to grasp the concept. It gave me a new insight into the mind of severely autistic children and what the parents go through in their despair in trying to reach them.

[@teacherluisa5080]

Wonderful production. As a special teacher I'm thankful we get to learn how to make these special children's voice heard, using whatever mechanism. ❤

[@tammyshirks6948]

This was based on a true story and it is sad and good at the same time.. It is very sad what children goes through with Normal person sometimes they don't believe and it is more hurtful when a special need's person isn't believed or anything else.. God bless all children of this world we live in and their families and friend's.. Happy New Year to one and all in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord King and Savior..

[@superntrl1]

Where is God when innocent little children are abused??

[@robertandhollyscorpiofan2697]

As soon as “jeff” sees “Michael” come in the courtroom, he knows he’s “done for.”

[@yolandajones1794]

I was not sure if it happened. I am a Christian woman, raised by Christian parents. Beautifully done movie. I was molested by my brother at age ,9. I was molested by a female classmate; at a Girl Scout outing. Piano lessons. I was molested in our church basement by a brother and sister. Forgot their names. I never told anyone about it until I read the book " The Courage To Heal'. Also " Secret Survivors". I had no words to describe what happened to me in the 1960's. Very long story: my dad was diagnosed with PTSD and on meds. In my day, and being Black; were raised to keep certain subjects in the family. Especially mental illness. Sexual issues would bring shame to our family. Especially with my paternal grandfather, important minister in my mom's city. Raised in the south. Told go to the ministry for help. My dad went to a psychiatric clinic for his meds. Told never to tell outside the family. It took flashback to remember incest. Trusted no man really sexually. I wound up writing in a diary at 13. Any sexual situations I was in. Sex was always a shameful subject in our household. At 66 I look back glad I wrote to express myself since I was a child. It took writing, books. Seeking professional help after a breakdowns. I wasn't safe with my own brother. So it took faith in God to keep living without support for many years. God s Word and leaving sexual abuse can destroy the real image of God. I thank God for bring my Heavenly Father and Jesus as Lord and Savior. Thankful I met many women in church who won't discuss childhood sexual abuse in our church. We talked by phone. Not sure if they told our pastor. Sex is a subject matter that my church struggles to face. Only by faith do so learn trusting in the Lord is the best one to trust Must learn who to trust, teach children about sexual abuse early. Prevention is important. Leaving it can happen in any setting, trusting sick people. Those who take advantage of the vulnerable. God bless the good teachers and people in my life who have helped me heal for years. Still healing with Gods grace and mercy. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@tammyshirks6948]

@@yolandajones1794 Sorry that happened to you.. I truly understand it I have been there as well.. God bless you..

[@yolanda3691]

God bless you for your response. I pray you have healed.

[@JamieMarshall-op3oq]

People who don't know how much it hurts to have a disability im 46 years old and I have a learning disability all of my life People have bullied me in regular school ive fought with them and cussed them out badly this movie reminds me how cruel people can be

[@KrystalRussell-Wof81]

I've multiple and was misdiagnosed in my childhood...it really infuriating how people still treat others regardless of their conditions.

[@KrystalRussell-Wof81]

I just turned 43 and unfortunately I get bullied because of my youth figure.

[@trudysanderson5539]

No matter how much times I watch this movie am going to cry I will never understand how can a person moles a child how can you enjoy yourself while their hurting and not understanding why 😭😭😭

[@cassondralynch6342]

The little boy in this was incredible! Man, what a good little actor! Great movie. Thanks so much for uploading:)

[@cazi5759]

His name is Bradley Pierce… a really terrific actor!

[@cassondralynch6342]

@@cazi5759 Thank you :) I haven't seen him as an adult in film though I know he's been pretty steady in the industry. If he's this good as a kid I can imagine he's also phenomenal as an adult. So precious and talented :)

[@virginieclarke3778]

Patty Duke is a Great actress so does Mellissa Gilbert!!! Such an emotional movie 👏👌❤️

[@Summer-rb2ol]

Two of my favourite actresses. The little boy was excellent too.

[@OneWayDesigns]

Movies like this make me so mad. Like these people have no common sense. The man that hurt him is in the same room. Michael was calm until he was asked if Jeff was in the room. That's when he became overwhelmed. Yet they act like he's a barbarian animal. All I can is Lord have mercy on those that harm these innocent children, those that doubt and cast them aside. And Jesus please protect those innocent babies.

[@texsis2112]

Not even just a quick minute to go in & use restroom. That's when I was raped, while napping, at age 2. Kids should come first & they need constant protection.!

[@edgarallanpoestheblackcat6613]

I’ve known people who had this happen to them at these kinds of places

[@ritaritah7055]

So sad 😭 a lot of kids going through this and are unable to express themselves

[@karenstrong8887]

I have watched Patty Duke in two versions of the story of Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan. First as the young child who couldn’t see, speak or hear. Then as the teacher who taught the child to remember words she spoke as a baby and gave her back her voice. The young child she taught was Melissa Gilbert. I love these two together and both movies are brilliant. I have them both on VCR tapes but all of our VCR machines went home with my special needs granddaughter who partly speaks and partly signs. She loved them all to death. This movie was really good too. I think they must have always cared for each other.

[@JunaidWolf3]

This movie was really hard to watch I have autism and know what it’s like when people don’t understand u

[@specialmomsgarden1743]

As an Early Intervention Specialist working with the Special needs community here in Nigeria for 10 years now, this hits home... I find the characters very relatable from the Parents individually, to the therapist and finally , to Michael. Sadly, I've had a couple of parents plead that I live with their children while they relocate to other countries. Because they are 'unable to cope' with the children. Two of them where single moms and the kids involved were children on the spectrum. I've found this work emotionally tasking, myself. Touched on so many topics, its just unbelievable! This film brings back stark memories of these past 10 years.

[@nneomaozoemena306]

That's really amazing

[@georgenegabelbauer3769]

Miracles do happen… praise be God. One of the best movies have seen in a long time. Patty Duke and Melissa Gilbert together it had to be something very special.

[@jccota08]

Wdym? What miracle? Not being mean just don’t always understand these comments.

[@loviatar_gaming]

That boy was in Jumanji Unrecognizable he's amazing

[@krystalrussell]

Despite this being a movie, there's so much that goes undiagnosed every day because people limit research and dismiss certain facts which are common for misdiagnoses as well. I know from my experience that I was definitely misdiagnosed in my childhood.

[@janet6372]

Great story line there should be more shows dealing with options for kids with special needs

[@coralynrojas8934]

Awesome !!!! The computer is a necessary invention !!!! Thank you that we all can communicate via computer !!!!

[@sherriwallace9926]

It is very good to have organizations to help the children to find their voice so they can communicate with others

[@deidrekoehler2882]

I’d love to know how many years this horrible man was sentenced to in prison and how many elderly people who most likely abused, those who had dementia or were too ill to speak. Although he abused a child, rape is also an act of violence and some pedophiles just prey in whom they don’t think will speak out.😢

[@hopesanchez3501]

I too wonder how much time he was sentenced for.

[@jenniferbarnwell6592]

I hope he got life in prison

[@jamesprior2496]

They deserve the death penalty!

[@jenniferbarnwell6592]

@@jamesprior2496 I bet Jeff got his ass beat while he in prison for molesting Michael

[@TooReall2024]

@@hopesanchez3501was this a true story. ?

[@zachcloutier3111]

I'm autistic and some bad people have committed assault and battery on me and one of them intimidated me as a person who was about to testify. The person who intimidated me is currently in jail for dangerousness.

[@AmericanRCVKAR8199]

Ouch! So wrong.

[@biruss]

Witness intimidation is a crjme

[@dumisilemabaso936]

I enjoyed watching the movie. What a great teacher Micheal has and loving parents

[@EdwardC.WilliamsII]

I only know from personal experience in my own childhood what was happening to Michael and what Jeff did to him because of the signs and the behavior that he was exhibiting when he was with Jeff who was touching on him and Michael didn’t want to be touched by him and than immediately leaving his sight when the social worker left. As an adult survivor I am in recovery and work as a Mental Health Peer Specialist and some of my clients are sometimes children who share similar lived experiences and stories of what happened to me in my own childhood and I am striving to continue to be an advocate and help people and children the best way that I can ❤

[@karrotsalive]

29 years ago? I'm terrible at math! I think I was 11 when this came out. I never even heard of Autism. I'm now, shall I say it? Peeking upon 40! I have been working with preschoolers of this population for the past 6 years. Little beastie angels haha If you know, you know haha LOve them!! It's absolutely amazing how far avenues for communication methods, of the way we now teach and even the acceptance! There is still a ways to go, but never give up!! Keep working with the child. The human brain is magnificent and always surprising! Although tough content, I'm grateful to come across this movie.

[@wiwikasri]

I am a big fan of Melissa Gilbert. I am grow up watching Little House on The Prairie. So happy to see her and Patty Duke in this movie

[@winsomearcher]

These lawyers are the slimiest creeps ever!!! How can a grown man try to destroy an innocent little boy in defense of a piece of crap for money?

[@yaad2226]

yo mama think so?

[@debbiebeck4986]

This little boy is an incredible actor.

[@MsDisneylandlover]

He was super good

[@pams5104]

They started this type of communication with my nephew. We found out his favorite color was orange. His father was skeptical and ordered them to stop using the computer with him. It's a very sad thing, we could have found out so much more about what he is thinking.

[@susancross5192]

Could`nt tell the perp and the father apart.

[@evelynjames1375]

A must watch movie that moved one to tears of the trauma an autistic ,child or for that matter any child could go through due to being mishandled or abused The shame and guilt of being unable to speak the truth of their trauma and pain effects them psychologically and mars their life forever In this case Michael had an inner intelligence to communicate which is not understood by many .and so are many like him .The victim's extraordinary talent was unique that helped in winning the case . A lesson for parents and teaching faculty to be aware in educating their children what is good and bad .ln the present day many little babies are at the mercy of such predators . Wolves in sheep's clothing . Please God save our children from such evil.. Whoever uploaded this is a blest person.

[@susanward6937]

Thanks for this movie. It was great and one of Patty Dukes I actually have not seen.

[@marymayer2282]

What an awesome movie The script The acting especially The little boy that played Michael what a horrible thing to happen to any child but to happen to a special needs child 😢😢😢😢 it's reprehensible that someone could do this to a child

[@lynnearlyriser]

Patty Duke never disappoints, excellent casting 😊

[@virginiadavis24]

❤ I thank God for this story and for the progress that has been made 🙏🎆

[@tyrellachilds9695]

I LOVED THIS MOVIE! It's a tear-jerker, but ends with satisfaction and peace.

[@AroldHoutterseat]

*That's the Kid from Original Jumanji, Robin Williams Jumanji.*

[@stephenuhe9229]

I looked after a little girl at a special school and she had drowned and had been in the water for more than 5 minute and she never spoke. I spent heaps of time with her and finally she made her 1st sound more of a scream and I was so happy for her. But they whisked her away and I left and I have always wondered what happened with Annie.

[@jenniferhill7224]

thanks for the upload this was a great movie dispite the heartbreaking themes

[@marciajones2993]

“Not all those who wander” are lost” Brandon” what a remarkable little boy. Bless his heart 💙😢

[@lanabills4498]

I had never even heard of Patty Duke not so long ago..and now I am a huge fan...she's very very very good at what she does 🐣

[@carolyncain9604]

She's deceased...

[@lanabills4498]

@@carolyncain9604 Yes, but she's very much alive in her movies. Kind of keeps her here forever.

[@Birdyblue12]

Many great movies to catch up on !

[@carla3410]

"He was such a normal baby". Exactly. The answer to your question. So strange that this is so common nowadays. Growing up, I never saw an autistic child.

[@edgarallanpoestheblackcat6613]

Autism was rare back then, that’s why.

[@biruss]

More diagnosis

[@mahdikhosh9153]

Super wonderful movie. 👍👍👍 Thank you for uploading.

[@mernaloisbrown5809]

Michael couldn't verbalize it but we could see how uncomfortable he was with man he flinched every time he touched him and he didn't want to be in the same room with him and the man he is so evil and no good to molest a non verbal autistic boy and I am so glad he was caught.

[@BoMalki737]

He gave me harmony! When I was a little girl of age, something bad was done to me, that caused so much damage, as that little girl's heart broke into sadness, by some adult's madness! The abuse gave me many years of agony, until I surrendered my life to the Lord, and found myself in harmony. Finally I understood that He always had loved me, and He had felt the pain I felt ; that made my heart melt. He helped me to forgive the abusers, as His love for me changed my heart for real, and He little by little the wounds would heal. Today, my heart aches for those who have gone through the same, and thought it was some adult's game. I pray for them with deep compassion and sorrow, as I hope for them a better tomorrow ; and that they will turn to the Lord with all their agony, as He is the only One who can give them harmony! 25.12.2020.

[@anaziltatench5374]

Heartfelt poetry. One day earth will be like how God intended for it to be in the beginning... No sin present. Let us work dilige

[@andreakimmy971]

No no no! Never leave your children no matter how hard it may be. There is such a big reward within the struggles of taking care of your precious children.

[@Just_us-2]

In some cases as this movie it was for the child's best interest. Keeping our children sheltered isn't good they cannot grow that way.

[@TTundragrizzly]

It’s situational!!!!

[@kall3555]

I have never seen this movie before but I have seen Patty Duke & Melissa Gilbert perform together in the true story of Helen Keller called The Miracle worker where Gilbert plays the deaf & blind child Helen while Duke played Ann Sullivan her teacher. Duke & Gilbert make a great team in movies. I love them together. Thanks for putting this movie out there 👍

[@darlasoles2177]

Very cool that Patty Duke and Melissa Gilbert made another movie together

[@nikkimclay5474]

Great movie made me so proud to be a teacher of ASD kids

[@eliviersanchez5744]

I hope Michael voice speaks for many other innocent victims. If a child says it has been molested it is true!!

[@AmericanRCVKAR8199]

My parents and step parents became abusive and it never stopped unless isolation took place.

[@beckywoodley4991]

What a truly blessed film, that justice was done 🙂 for a truly beautiful heart and soul ❤️ and such a brave young hero 🏆💎

[@AkuraChan3821]

My little sister is autistic, she's 18 years old and can speak but I'm scared of a sick creep hurting her, j try my best to protect her. I feel bad for all the kids, autistic or not who get abused by sick and disgusting monsters 💔😢

[@jessieholmes1798]

Mellissa Gilbert is such a good actor,seen her in many films,

[@elzelinakriek-breet3092]

Great movie, Patty Duke and Melissa Gilbert are great actresses and that little boy was just perfect!

[@mistybollinger3312]

What a very touching and hopeful movie!! I've always loved patty Duke and Melissa gilbert! And I must say the little boy did an amazing job!!! I also.loved h on "Indian in the Cupboard" 😊😊

[@MikeLfc97]

I have been looking for this movie for so long! Thank you!!!

[@tray1813]

Mother's intuition.

[@LeighSGetchellGatto]

My daughter has alot of special needs and I’m 33 years old and I love autistic kids because there so intelligent smart and I work with them all the time

[@ant-1382]

Great movie!! In the last year I took a job that involves working with autistic adults of varying degrees on the spectrum. Some are non verbal. One has a computer device like the one depicted in this movie. They are incredible people. Capable of much more than folks give them credit for.

[@lorriesardinia5302]

I love Patty Duke. That boy did a great acting job. I give him a 10..!

[@kseke25]

He’s a brave little boy.