America 15 years old

In "America," Dr. Maureen Brennan, a psychiatrist at a youth treatment center, encounters her newest patient, a bi-racial boy named America. Through their sessions, Dr. Brennan helps America come to terms with his roller-coaster life, which began when he was taken by authorities from his crack-addicted mother, and placed into foster care as an infant. The short time of stability in his life occurred when America lived with Mrs. Harper, the elderly nanny to one of his foster families. Later reunited with his mother, she soon abandons America and he is again placed into foster care. Lagging behind in school and full of anger, America retreats further away from society after years of sexual abuse. After attempting suicide, America is placed in a treatment center where Dr. Brennan helps him open up about his painful past and discover the support and courage he needs to get his life back on track.

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America Cast

Name Character
Ruby Dee She was 86, 91 years old when she died as Mrs. Harper
Rosie O'Donnell She was 46, now 62 years old as Dr. Maureen Brennan
Jade Yorker He was 23, now 38 years old as Brooklyn
Philip Johnson He was 102, 98 years old when he died as America

America Crew

Name Department
Joyce Eliason as Teleplay. She was 74 (now 89) years old Writing
Yves Simoneau as Director. He was 53 (now 68) years old Directing
E.R. Frank as Novel. She was 40 (now 55) years old Writing
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America (15 years)

  • Release day: Saturday, February 28, 2009
  • Runtime: 90 minutes