Cathy

Cathy

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Cathy

1982

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A short 1982 film that offers a thought-provoking look at stereotypes about physical handicaps as seen in the story of a teenager with cerebral palsy who decides to try out for cheerleader.

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Geri Jewell

Cathy

Geri Jewell

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