Dawn Anna
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Directed by | Arliss Howard |
Written by | Robert Munic |
Starring | Debra Winger |
Release date(s) | 2005 |
Running time | 88 min. |
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Language | English |
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Dawn Anna is a television movie that premiered on Lifetime in 2005 that is based on real events.
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[edit] Plot summary
Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.
The movie depicts the life of Dawn Anna Townsend, a teacher and single mother of four children. Soon after meeting her eventual husband, she is diagnosed with a severe brain disease that requires a serious operation. Shortly after her recovery, daughter Lauren Townsend is murdered in the Columbine High School massacre.
[edit] Cast
- Debra Winger as Dawn Anna Townsend.
- Alex Van as Bink
- Sam Howard as Josh
- Stephen Warner as Matt
- Krista Rae as Kristin
- Tatiana Maslany as Lauren (age 12)
- Robert Theberge as Shane
- Quinn Singer as Lauren Townsend
- Patricia Harras as Mary
- Greg Lawson as Dr.Emmerson
- Gillian Carfra as Crisis worker
- Yuri Yeremin as Himself
- Lee Cameron as Health teacher
- Christine Hamilton as Tall girl
- Scott Arnold as Dr. Albert Becker
[edit] Awards
Winger was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie at the 2005 Primetime Emmy Awards.