The tragic true story of one of the worst cases of child abuse ever documented (in which a girl was locked in a room without social contact for nearly thirteen years) and what happened when she was finally rescued.
Acting
Tarra Steele's physicality—no dialogue, total presence.
Writing
Doctors so unlikeable you'll scream at the screen.
Director
Harry Bromley Davenport
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on 'Genie,' a real 1970s case. Her current whereabouts are protected—she's still alive, still non-verbal.
This case literally reshaped linguistics; 'critical period hypothesis' debates still rage because of what she couldn't learn.
US
