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Breaking Free
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Breaking Free

1995-09-02 · 106 min · ★ 7.8

Drama

When troubled, cynical teen Rick chooses service at a camp for the blind over serving time, he thinks he's found the easy way out. Instead, it's the way to a new life. Step by step, as Rick helps a blind gymnast rediscover the joys of competition through equestrian show jumping, they begin to take control of the most important journey of all... a journey called life.

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Directors
David Mackay
Production companies
Leucadia Home Video
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jeremy LondonJeremy LondonRick Chilton
Gina PhilipsGina PhilipsLindsay Kurtz
Megan GallagherMegan GallagherAnnie Sobel
Adam WylieAdam WylieBilly Rankin
Nicolas SurovyNicolas SurovyMac Lawton
Christine TaylorChristine TaylorBrooke Kaufman
Scott CoffeyScott CoffeyBlitz
Brian KrauseBrian KrauseClay Nelson

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