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Broken Places (2018)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 16M

Director : Roger Weisberg

Synopsis

An exploration into why some children are severely damaged by early adversity while others are able to thrive. By revisiting childhood trauma victims profiled decades ago, we learn how their experiences shaped their lives as adults.

Actors

Jay O. Sanders
Jay O. Sanders
Narrator (voice)

Crews

Roger Weisberg
Roger Weisberg
Director
Roger Weisberg
Roger Weisberg
Writer

Trailers and other movies

Official Trailer | Broken Places | PBS

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