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Breaking Through (1996) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1996 · 93 mins · English
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- Directed by
- Fred Gerber
- Starring
- S. Epatha Merkerson, Jennifer Delora, Thomas Kopache, JoBeth Williams, Kellie Martin, Billy Jayne
Even without a voice, a silent scream can still be heard. Laura, a 20‑year‑old deaf woman who never learned sign language, lives under neglect and physical abuse until social worker Pam rescues her. Pam teaches Laura to communicate, helping her break free and reveal the vibrant personality hidden beneath her trauma.
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