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Dawn Anna

  • TV Movie
  • 2005
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
1.1K
YOUR RATING
Debra Winger, Stephen Warner, Krista Rae, Tatiana Maslany, and Sam Howard in Dawn Anna (2005)
Psychological DramaDrama

The true story of a single mom who overcomes many of life's obstacles.The true story of a single mom who overcomes many of life's obstacles.The true story of a single mom who overcomes many of life's obstacles.

  • Director
    • Arliss Howard
  • Writers
    • Robert Munic
    • Arliss Howard
    • Jim Howard
  • Stars
    • Debra Winger
    • Alex Van
    • Sam Howard
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    1.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Arliss Howard
    • Writers
      • Robert Munic
      • Arliss Howard
      • Jim Howard
    • Stars
      • Debra Winger
      • Alex Van
      • Sam Howard
    • 18User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 nomination total

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    Top Cast31

    Debra Winger
    Debra Winger
    • Dawn Anna Townsend
    Alex Van
    Alex Van
    • Bink
    Sam Howard
    • Josh Townsend
    Stephen Warner
    • Matt Townsend
    Krista Rae
    Krista Rae
    • Kristin Townsend
    Tatiana Maslany
    Tatiana Maslany
    • Lauren 'Lulu' Dawn Townsend - age 12
    Robert Theberge
    • Shane
    Quinn Singer
    • Lauren 'Lulu' DawnTownsend
    Patricia Harras
    Patricia Harras
    • Mary
    Greg Lawson
    Greg Lawson
    • Dr. Emerson
    Gillian Carfra
    • Crisis worker
    Yuri Yeremin
    • Self
    Lee Cameron
    Lee Cameron
    • Health teacher
    Christine Hamilton
    • Tall girl
    Scott Arnold
    • Dr. Albert Bender
    Brandon Firla
    Brandon Firla
    • Interviewer
    Josh Emerson
    Josh Emerson
    • Large boy
    Tom Casey
    • Young doctor
    • Director
      • Arliss Howard
    • Writers
      • Robert Munic
      • Arliss Howard
      • Jim Howard
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews18

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    Related interests

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    Psychological Drama
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    Drama

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Based on the true story of Dawn Anna Townsend, a mother who tried to overcome life's obstacles after losing her daughter, Lauren "Lulu" Dawn Townsend.
    • Quotes
      • Dawn Anna Townsend: Everything that's loud is hollow inside. A drum, a horn. You're not hollow, I know it. So come on, make me look bad. Give me a tough one.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 57th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2005)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • January 10, 2005 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Lifetime TV
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El coraje de Dawn Anna
    • Filming locations
      • Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Alberta Film Entertainment
      • Blue Star Pictures
      • My Bench Productions
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 28m(88 min)
    • Color
      • Color

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