For the Love of a Child
Synopsis
1959, support from US troops based in Asia and later from the Sates enables two actresses to start a charity for mixed-race 'orphans' who are locally neglected as outcasts. Thus originates Childhelp, which later runs multi-disciplinary centers for abused and/or neglected children in the States. Among them is bright Jacob Fletcher, whose stepfather, a lawyer, terrorized him into utter trauma and reclaims him shortly after 10 months in jail. Jacob's peers have distressing stories of their own, but competent, devoted staff helps most of them decisively on the former farm, using animal therapy.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas Barr
- Screenplay & Story
- Duane Poole
- Original Score
- Jeff Rona
- Original Title
- For the Love of a Child
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Craig Anderson Productions, Alberta Film Entertainment, Lifetime
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Barr
Duane Poole
Jeff Rona
Peter Benison
Jacqueline Cambas
Craig Anderson, Larry Rapaport, Jordy Randall, Murray Ord, Tom Cox
Department Leadership Roster
Douglas Barr
Director
Peter Benison
Director of Photography
Jacqueline Cambas
Editor
Jennifer Haffenden
Costume Design
Jeff Rona
Original Music Composer
Myron Hyrak
Production Design
Larry Rapaport
Producer
Jordy Randall
Producer
Murray Ord
Producer
Tom Cox
Producer
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What is For the Love of a Child about?
1959, support from US troops based in Asia and later from the Sates enables two actresses to start a charity for mixed-race 'orphans' who are locally neglected as outcasts. Thus originates Childhelp, which later runs multi-disciplinary centers for abused and/or neglected children in the States. Among them is bright Jacob Fletcher, whose stepfather, a lawyer, terrorized him into utter trauma and reclaims him shortly after 10 months in jail. Jacob's peers have distressing stories of their own, but competent, devoted staff helps most of them decisively on the former farm, using animal therapy.
Who directed For the Love of a Child?
For the Love of a Child was directed by Douglas Barr.
Who stars in For the Love of a Child?
The principal cast of For the Love of a Child includes Peri Gilpin, Teri Polo, Maria del Mar, John Pyper-Ferguson, Matthew Knight.
When was For the Love of a Child released and how long is it?
For the Love of a Child was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for For the Love of a Child?
The original motion picture soundtrack for For the Love of a Child was composed by Jeff Rona.
What is the age rating and content advisory for For the Love of a Child?
For the Love of a Child holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.