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My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown is a 1989 biographical comedy-drama film directed by Jim Sheridan (in his director debut) adapted by Sheridan and Shane Connaughton from the 1954 memoir of the same name by Christy Brown.
My Left Foot: Directed by Jim Sheridan. With Daniel Day-Lewis, Brenda Fricker, Alison Whelan, Kirsten Sheridan. Christy Brown, born with cerebral palsy, learns to paint and write with his only controllable limb - his left foot.
Feb 2, 1990 · Jim Sheridan's "My Left Foot" is the story of Christy's life, based on his autobiography and on the memories of those who knew him. He was not an easy man to forget. Tiny and twisted, bearded and unkempt, he managed, despite his late start, to grow into a poet, a novelist, a painter and a lyrical chronicler of his own life.
With the help of his steely mother (Brenda Fricker) -- and no shortage of grit and determination -- Christy overcomes his infirmity to become a painter, poet and author. Watch My Left Foot...
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The true-life story of Christy Brown who was born paralysed with a severe form of cerebral palsy; his left foot the only appendage over which he had complete control. While doctors write him off as also being mentally disabled, his mother (Fricker) knows better, and teaches him to read and write.
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Nov 6, 2023 · My Left Foot (1989) Original Trailer [HD] Directed by Jim Sheridan with Daniel Day-Lewis, Brenda Fricker and Alison Whelan. My Left Foot Blu-ray : https://amzn.to/3Sl9vM6 My Left...
My Left Foot. Born with cerebral palsy, Christy Brown fights through his physical limitations to become an acclaimed artist and writer. 1,450 IMDb 7.8 1 h 43 min 1990. X-Ray R. Drama · Contemplative · Inspiring · Sentimental. Join Prime. Watch with Prime. Start your 30-day free trial. Rent. HD $3.79. Buy movie. HD $12.99 $9.99. More purchase.
My Left Foot. DRAMA. This cinematic masterpiece is the brilliant portrayal of legendary Irishman Christy Brown (Daniel Day-Lewis) who, despite crippling cerebral palsy, learned to use his one controllable extremity -- his left foot -- to become an accomplished artist and writer.
Gritty yet uplifting tale of artist with cerebral palsy. Read Common Sense Media's My Left Foot review, age rating, and parents guide.
