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Wikipedia article




'David' is a 1988 American made-for-television drama film dramatizing the true story of a child named David Rothenberg who was burned by his father. It co-starred Matthew Lawrence as David, Bernadette Peters as his mother, and John Glover as his father. It aired on ABC.

Plot



The film is based on a book written by Marie Rothenberg and Mel White and relates the true story of David, a child who was burned over 90 percent of his body by his father.Mills, Nancy. [http://articles.latimes.com/1988-10-24/entertainment/ca-169_1_bernadette-peters "Bernadette Peters Becomes the Logical Choice for TV's 'David'"] latimes.com, October 24, 1988 The parents were estranged and the non-custodial father, Charles Rothenberg, fled with David in tow to California, but quickly decided that he could not care for David alone. However, rather than return David to his mother's care, the elder Rothenberg used kerosene to set fire to his son while the boy slept in a hotel room. The movie shows how his mother, Marie Rothenberg, coped with the crisis, and the courage and determination of David.

Cast



* Bernadette Peters as Marie Rothenberg

* John Glover as Charles Rothenberg

* Matthew Lawrence as David Rothenberg

* Dan Lauria as John

* George Grizzard as Dr. Achauer

Source: AllMovie[http://www.allmovie.com/movie/david-v124830/cast-crew " 'David' Cast and Crew"] allmovie.com, accessed April 9, 2015

Responses



In his review, John J. O'Connor wrote: "'David' can indeed be painful at certain moments but, in the end, its message about going beyond surface appearances comes through admirably."O'Connor, John J. "Review", 'New York Times', October 25, 1988, p. C22

Awards and nominations



* Emmy Awards

:Outstanding Achievement in Makeup for a Miniseries or a Special (nominated)

:Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special (nominated)

:Outstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries or a Special (nominated)

* Young Artist Award

:Best Family TV Special (nominated)

:Best Young Actor in a Special, Pilot, Movie of the Week or Mini-Series-Matthew Lawrence (nominated)

References




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