Product Details

• Actors: Melissa Errico, Michael Lerner, Joe Regalbuto, Sean Young, Kim Darby
• Directors: Harry Bromley Davenport
• Writers: Daryl Haney
• Producers: Harry Bromley Davenport, Francis Schwartz, Jim Hanson, Kris Murphy
• Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Vanguard Cinema
• DVD Release Date: May 27, 2003
• Run Time: 98 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00008L3ZX
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #41,235 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Mockingbird Don't Sing" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

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Item Name: Mockingbird Don't Sing; Studio: Vanguard Cinema

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From the age of one and a half to thirteen, Katie, was imprisoned by her parents. Locked in a room, tied and immobile, bound to a "potty-chair", Katie endured years of isolated silence punctuated by brutality. When Katie’s case finally came to public attention she was moved to a hospital in Los Angeles, where it was discovered she had never been taught to speak. Katie was an anomaly, a modern day Wild Child. Medical and psychological doctors descended on the girl in droves, often with selfish motivations in this heart-breaking story. With stunning care to detail Mockingbird Don’t Sing tells Katie’s story of imprisonment, discovery and her difficult road to joining the human family as a beautiful young woman.

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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A tragically over-looked story..., December 14, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Mockingbird Don't Sing (DVD)

The thinly veiled story of 'Genie' the '70s L.A. Wild Child, Mockingbird Don't Sing discards the more poignant elements of the story for tacky made-for-TV sentiment (this is at its worst in the 'Lifetime network-esque' attempt to explain why the little girl was abused in the manner as she was found). It's unfortunate that 'Genie' has gone the way of the more intriquing characters in tabloid obscurity. The once hauntingly beautiful mute who inspired such stories as 'Nell' and 'Wildflower' now resides in a nursing home forgotten by the public and professionals who at one time hailed her as a miracle. If you're truly interested in her story, avoid this pricey DVD and go read one of the numerous books on the subject. Hopefully, Hollywood will eventually get some apt minds behind this story and produce a better film.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful movie to show to a Sociology class, November 10, 2004

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Sarah Buzdygon "Piglette" (Quakertown, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mockingbird Don't Sing [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I am a college student in a introduction to sociology course. We learned about Genie, who this movie is based on, and everyone in the class was extremely interested in it. If you are interested in sociology, human development, feral children, or linguistics, this movie is a must see. While it does come across as a "made for TV" movie, that aspect does not take away from its message.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars "Made-for-TV" quality acting., December 7, 2003

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Whodathotit "whodathotit" (Sunnyvale, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mockingbird Don't Sing (DVD)

First, a couple technical details which are not included in Amazon's technical details info... the DVD is presented in full screen, although clearly the movie was filmed in widescreen. Surprisingly, although presented in full screen format, the audio is presented in true Dolby Digital 5.1. The audio quality is very good, although there is nothing particularly challenging in the soundtrack content to tax one's system.

That out of the way, I must mention that the overall acting calibre in this film was only a touch above what one would see in a "made-for-TV" movie. The story itself is interesting, but the half-hearted acting never let the story get completely off the ground and into your soul. The twenty minute Dr. Susan Curtis interview will completely bore you to tears unless you are an aspiring linguist. If you insist on watching it, at least keep your eyes closed because the doctor is, how to put it kindly... well, more than a bit freaky and weird in appearance and mannerism. I can't comment on the director's commentary, as I did not want to watch the movie a second time with the commentary. Considering the full screen presentation and lackluster acting in conjunction with the high asking price of the DVD, I would have to recommend against purchasing this DVD.