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First Steps (1985)

First Steps poster
Directed by
Sheldon Larry
Genre
drama
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 36m
Rated
NR
Rating
8.0 of 10 from 1 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A television film tells the true story of a woman who loses her ability to walk and her determination to regain mobility. It follows her struggles and interactions with a physical therapist and family members as she works toward her goal.

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What happens

First Steps is a 1985 American made-for-television biographical drama film directed by Rod Browning and starring Amy Steel, Judd Hirsch and Kim Darby. The film is based on a series of segments from 60 Minutes. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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