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A Friend Indeed: The Bill Sackter Story

A Friend Indeed: The Bill Sackter Story

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Documentary

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The true story of Bill Sackter's emergence from lifelong institutionalization, to become an international hero for people with disabilities.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

90 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

07 June 2008

Country

United States of America

Cast

Bill Sackter

Bill Sackter

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