In "America," Dr. Maureen Brennan, a psychiatrist at a youth treatment center, encounters her newest patient, a bi-racial boy named America. Through their sessions, Dr. Brennan helps America come to terms with his roller-coaster life, which began when he was taken by authorities from his crack-addicted mother, and placed into foster care as an infant. The short time of stability in his life occurred when America lived with Mrs. Harper, the elderly nanny to one of his foster families. Later reunited with his mother, she soon abandons America and he is again placed into foster care. Lagging behind in school and full of anger, America retreats further away from society after years of sexual abuse. After attempting suicide, America is placed in a treatment center where Dr. Brennan helps him open up about his painful past and discover the support and courage he needs to get his life back on track.
Directed by Yves Simoneau
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Cast
Philip Johnson
America
Rosie O'Donnell
Dr. Maureen Brennan
Ruby Dee
Mrs. Harper
Jade Yorker
Brooklyn
Tim Rhoze
Reggie Harper
Raquel Castro
Liza
Toya Turner
Susana
Michael Algieri
Young America
Dante Brown
Young Brooklyn
Logan Huffman
Marshall
Bubba Weiler
Fish
Kojo Asiedu
Don
David Aron Damane
Bobby Crisp
Courtney Benjamin
Sheriff Romero
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