David's Mothermovie | | 1994

The narrative tension escalates when a social worker enters their lives, challenging Sally's insular world and forcing her to confront the reality that her "devotion" might actually be hindering David's growth and her own chance at a life outside of caregiving. David's Mother - Entertainment Weekly

is a poignant 1994 television drama that explores the intense, often isolating bond between a fiercely protective mother and her autistic son. Originally aired on CBS on April 10, 1994, the film is based on a stage play by Bob Randall. Plot Overview David's MotherMovie | 1994

The story follows (played by Kirstie Alley), a woman who has dedicated the last 16 years of her life to caring for her autistic teenage son, David (Michael Goorjian). Sally’s devotion is so consuming that it has led to her estrangement from her husband and other family members, as she insists on raising David entirely on her own terms to shield him from "the System". The narrative tension escalates when a social worker