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A teen, who is always in trouble in school and has been sent to reform school, turns her life around when a counselor discovers she is dyslexic.
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100 min
1985-10-08
Released
English
5
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Mary Groda-Lewis
Fannie Groda
David Lewis
Rachel Martin
Christine Groda
Jill
Dr. Sitton
Beatrice Symes
Dr. Miller
Jeanine
Delia
Christopher
Barbara
Bernard Fuller
Eugenia
Iris
Dr. Powers
Mr. Yates
Gerald Crowhurst
Jan
Dr. Hofflund
Dr. Grovner
Dr. Pearl
Natalie
Tanya
Beth
Secretary
Julie Trenton
Proper Lady
Richard
SDS Teenager
Karate Instructor
Nurse Osco
Nurse Curtis
Dr. McWright
Optometrist
Soldier (uncredited)
Driver (uncredited)
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