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Cathy

1982-01-01 · 14 min · Not rated

Drama

A short 1982 film that offers a thought-provoking look at stereotypes about physical handicaps as seen in the story of a teenager with cerebral palsy who decides to try out for cheerleader.

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Cheryl Gosa, Fran Burst-Terranella
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Geri JewellGeri JewellCathy

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