Helen Keller: Angel of Love and Light
6.4
1981
1 hr 21 min
Animation
, TV Movie
Based on the story of Helen Keller who at a very young age was left deaf and blinded by an illness. But she fought through the obstacles, trying to live a normal life as possible. She became on of the first disabled rights-pioneers.
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- Cast:
- Satomi Majima
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