Show Your Love
Show Your Love

Movie spotlight

Show Your Love

1983
Movie
Adult · 18+
86 min
English

Lured into a world where men and women play with each others' lives. She beat them at their own game.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Robert GreenwaldGenres: Drama, Family

Plot Summary

A young woman, recently discharged from a mental institution, struggles to readjust to life and reconnect with her family. She faces skepticism and prejudice from those around her, but finds solace and support in an unexpected place. The film explores themes of mental health, forgiveness, and the power of human connection.

Critical Reception

Show Your Love was a made-for-television movie that received a mixed to positive reception, largely praised for its sensitive portrayal of mental illness and its strong performances. While some critics found the narrative a bit predictable, others lauded its emotional depth and message of hope. It was seen as a commendable effort to address a difficult subject matter with care.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sensitive handling of mental health issues.

  • Lauded for the performances of its lead actors, particularly Connie Sellecca.

  • Some found the plot development to be somewhat conventional.

Google audience: Audience reception data for this specific made-for-television movie is not widely available through general Google user reviews.

Fun Fact

Robert Greenwald, the director, also directed films like 'The Elephante Man' and 'Breakaway' during the early 1980s, establishing himself as a director of socially relevant dramas.

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