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Critic Angie Errigo
rated 8

...a riveting, whole portrayal of a man whose cleverness brings him little relief from the rage, lust and despair of the severely physically handicapped...

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Cast & Crew

Jim Sheridan
Director
Cyril Cusack
As Lord Castlewelland
Fiona Shaw
As Dr. Eileen Cole
Brenda Fricker
As Mrs. Brown
Adrian Dunbar
As Peter
Hugh O'Conor
As Young Christy Brown
Ruth McCabe
As Mary

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"My Left Foot" tells the inspiring true story of Christy Brown, a young man born with cerebral palsy in 1930s Ireland. Despite his physical limitations, Christy discovers a passion for painting and writing, using his only fully functional limb - his left foot - to create beautiful works of art. With the support of his determined mother and a chance encounter with a kind-hearted teacher, Christy learns to express himself and connect with the world in ways he never thought possible. His journey is a testament to the power of the human spirit and the transformative impact of art and love.

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