A Child's Cry for Help
A recently widowed doctor moves with her daughter to start at a new hospital. While there a loving mother brings her son in for treatment. The doctor suspects that there is something wrong, and theorizes that the mother is deliberately making her son sick so that she could bring him to the hospital for the attention that it gives her. When the doctor decides to restrict the mother's access to her son and is reporting her to child services, the mother in turn decides to sue the doctor and the hospital. And some of the hospital board don't agree with her diagnosis or think that she's over-reacting. And even while the mother's not allowed access to her son, he is still sick, so is the doctor right or wrong?
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Plot Summary
A dedicated child psychologist works to uncover the truth behind a young boy's disturbing behavior. As she delves deeper, she discovers a dark secret involving his family that threatens to consume them all. The psychologist must race against time to save the child from a dangerous situation and expose the perpetrator.
Critical Reception
A Child's Cry for Help was a made-for-television movie that received a moderate reception. It was noted for its dramatic performances, particularly by Jaclyn Smith, and its exploration of sensitive themes. While not critically acclaimed as a major cinematic event, it resonated with audiences for its suspenseful narrative and portrayal of child abuse issues.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for Jaclyn Smith's compelling performance as a psychologist.
- The film effectively builds suspense around the mystery of the child's behavior.
- Deals with sensitive subject matter, though some found the plot predictable.
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Fun Fact
This film marked one of Jaclyn Smith's return to television movies after her extensive success with the series 'Charlie's Angels'.
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