1978
97 Minutes
Feature, made for TV
Unknown Source
This made for TV film was released on video by Video Gems and stars Charles Durning, Debra Winger, Mare Winningham, Herb Edelman, and Herb Edelman. Matt is a 14 year old who wants to return to his family from a state school for the developmentally disabled. His family struggles with many hardships as each person tries to find their role in the family. After Matt’s older brother Mike, the athletic one of the family, looses a 400 meter race then the relationship changes so that Matt can pursue his dream of running with Mike’s support. The coach provides good encouragement as all the athletes try their best to qualify for the state games. Matt qualifies in both the 400 and high jump and the last fifteen minutes of this film shows numerous Special Olympic competitors of all ages and abilities performing their best in running, jumping, throwing, and relay events.
