Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia
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13-year-old Brian has problems reading, which his teachers attribute to laziness. It is later discovered that he has Dyslexia.
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- Director
- Alexander Grasshoff
- Screenplay & Story
- Arthur Heinemann, Franklin Thompson, Guy Fraumeni
- Original Title
- Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 46m
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Alexander Grasshoff
Arthur Heinemann, Franklin Thompson, Guy Fraumeni
Philip D. Fehrle, John D. Backe
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Alexander Grasshoff
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Arthur Heinemann
Writer
Franklin Thompson
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Guy Fraumeni
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What is Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia about?
13-year-old Brian has problems reading, which his teachers attribute to laziness. It is later discovered that he has Dyslexia.
Who directed Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia?
Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia was directed by Alexander Grasshoff.
Who stars in Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia?
The principal cast of Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia includes Madge Sinclair, River Phoenix, Joaquin Phoenix, Judy Farrell, Stephanie Evans.
When was Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia released and how long is it?
Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 46m.