David's Mothermovie | 1994 -

In addition to its acting wins, it received the Humanitas Prize for its meaningful writing.

The heart of the film is Kirstie Alley’s powerhouse performance, which earned her an Emmy Award for Lead Actress . David's MotherMovie | 1994

Some modern retrospective reviews on Letterboxd argue the film can be "astoundingly cruel," showing how Sally’s refusal to accept outside help may have actually held back David's potential. Critical Reception IMDb Rating: 6.2/10 based on over 400 user ratings. In addition to its acting wins, it received

Alley portrays Sally as a "ferociously angry" and fiercely protective mother who has isolated herself from the world to care for David. Reviewers from Entertainment Weekly noted her ability to make the character seem mean, pathetic, or even wrong, without losing the audience's empathy. In addition to its acting wins