This film is based on the true story of Beth Thomas (known as "Cathy" in the movie), whose frighteningly disturbing behavior was a direct result of the sexual abuse she suffered at the hands of her father as a toddler.
Originally aired as part of the ABC Theater For Young Americans. Sean Astin's (Patty Duke's real-life son) acting debut. Also stars Nancy McKeon. Very rare.
This film is based on the true story of a little girl named Aurore. Aurore was severely abused by her father and stepmother, and sadly did not survive. But her story became a great inspiration.
This film is based on the true story of 16-year-old Sylvia Likens, who was relentlessly and mercilessly tortured by her temporary caregiver. The guardian's children were manipulated into assisting with the abuse.
This is a true story based on the case of Sybil Isabel Dorsett, a woman who developed sixteen different personalities in order to cope with the harrowing abuse she endured as a child.