A Mind of Her Own

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A Mind of Her Own
Directed byOwen Carey Jones
Written byOwen Carey Jones
Produced byOwen Carey Jones
StarringNicky Talacko
CinematographySimon Dennis
Edited byOwen Carey Jones
Music byAlan Moore
Distributed byCarey Films
Release date
  • 24 March 2006 (2006-03-24)
Running time
93 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

A Mind of Her Own is a British film released in 2006. Based on a true story, the film is directed, produced, and written by Owen Carey Jones and stars Nicky Talacko as Sophie and Amanda Rawnsley as Becky.

Plot[]

Sophie dreams of going to medical school but is discouraged by virtually everyone as she struggles with dyslexia. Encouraged by her friend Becky, Sophie eventually puts herself through college and graduate school and helps develop a cure for paralysis.

Awards[]

  • 2005 Heartland Film Festival: Crystal Heart Award, Best Feature film; Best actress (Nicky Talacko)
  • 2005 Monaco International Film Festival: Angel Award, Best Newcomer (Nicky Talacko); Best Supporting Actress (Amanda Rawnsley)

See also[]

  • List of artistic depictions of dyslexia

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