Society's Child(2002)
Ten-year-old Nikki is a precocious child suffering from Rett Syndrome. Unwilling to help her the doctors, instead, want to write her off as a mentally handicapped person.
Movie: Society's Child
Top 10 Billed Cast
Terry Best
Nikki Best (voice)
Sean Best
Joan
Monique
Thomas Best
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Ten-year-old Nikki is a precocious child suffering from Rett Syndrome. Unwilling to help her the doctors, instead, want to write her off as a mentally handicapped person.
Release Date
2002-01-01
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6.5
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3.3 startsTagline
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