When nobody could help her, she helped herself
Fact-based drama about the life of Marie Balter, who spent most of her young life in mental institutions. At age 16, she first attempted suicide and the next 20 years she spent in and out of the institutions. At last, a caring doctor started treating her for extreme depression and panic disorder. Weened from strong medications she had taken all her life, at age 36, she emerged for the last time and started a rehabilitation program in the home of a volunteer married couple. There she met a fellow patient with whom she developed a romantic relationship. She also started a college degree. This followed with a long-term professional success in the field of mental health.
Sven Nykvist
Director of Photography
Joseph Feury
Producer
Mary Gallagher
Writer
Lee Grant
Director
Ara Watson
Writer
Michael Small
Original Music Composer
Marlo Thomas
Marie Balter
Ray Baker
Joe Balter
Caroline Kava
Dr. Blackwell
Kathy Baker
Lucy Stavros
Campbell Lane
Mr. Edmond
Vanessa Santos
Little Marie
Donna Ford
Marie at 16
William Nunn
Pa
Stefania DeStefanis
Ma Bartello
Karen Elizabeth Austin
Natural Mother
Garwin Sanford
Dr. Pitteo
Joseph Golland
Dr. Potts
