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The Yarn Princess
1994
Movie
100 min
English
Margaret, who has certain mental disabilities, struggles when her husband, Jake, is diagnosed with schizophrenia and the authorities wish to take her children away from her. She has to prove in a court of law that she is capable of taking care of her family.
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IMDb6.7/10
Director: Dianne Ladd•Genres: Drama
Plot Summary
In the conservative 1950s, a young girl named Cotton is sent to live with her aunt and uncle in a small Midwestern town after her mother's death. She struggles to fit in, finding solace and expression through her passion for knitting, which becomes a metaphor for her own unraveling life and eventual coming-of-age.
Critical Reception
The Yarn Princess was a critically acclaimed made-for-television movie, praised for its sensitive portrayal of adolescence, grief, and societal pressures in a bygone era. Jean Smart's performance as the aunt was particularly lauded.
What Reviewers Say
A poignant and touching drama about growing up.
Features a standout performance by Jean Smart.
Explores themes of loss and identity with sensitivity.
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Awards & Accolades
Jean Smart was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries for her role.
Fun Fact
The film was based on a story by the acclaimed children's author Judy Blume, although it was adapted for an adult audience.
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