Children of a Lesser God
Director: Randa Haines. Cast: William Hurt, Marlee Matlin, Philip Bosco, Piper Laurie, John F. Cleary, Allison Gompf, William D. Byrd, Georgia Ann Cline. Screenplay: Hesper Anderson and Mark Medoff (based on the play by Mark Medoff).

Not yet reviewed in full. C–

Academy Award Nominations and Winners:
Best Picture
✓Best Actress: Marlee Matlin
Best Actor: William Hurt
Best Supporting Actress: Piper Laurie
Best Adapted Screenplay: Hesper Anderson & Mark Medoff

Golden Globe Nominations and Winners:
Best Picture (Drama)
✓Best Actress (Drama): Marlee Matlin
Best Actor (Drama): William Hurt

Other Awards:
Berlin Film Festival: Silver Bear (Jury Prize)
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