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2015

A Mind Of Her Own

Inspired by a true story, A Mind of Her Own tells the poignant and moving story of Sophie, a determined young girl whose ambition to become a doctor is obstructed by the fact that she is severely dyslexic. But Sophie, encouraged by her closest friend, Becky, puts herself through college and university, obtaining a PhD conducting research into post trauma regeneration of the spinal column which leads to her achieving worldwide recognition for her work and helping to develop a cure for paralysis.

My take

A deeply inspiring true-story drama about a young girl's relentless pursuit of becoming a doctor despite severe dyslexia. It's the kind of film that restores your faith in human determination—quietly powerful, emotionally earned, and leaves you feeling like anything's possible.

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Cast

Nicky TalackoAmanda RawnsleyAshley Cook

Director

Owen Carey Jones

If tonight is a A Mind Of Her Own night…

…these live in the same corner of my head.

Want one picked out for tonight?

Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.