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GIFFONI FILM FESTIVAL 1996 - 27 July.4 August

Sections & Films

BREAKING FREE

Category: Edition 1996

Synopsis
When troubled, cynical teen Rick chooses service at a camp for the blind over serving time at a correctional facility, he thinks he's found the easy way out. Instead, it's the way to a new life. Friendship. Step by step, as Rick helps a blinded Gymnast rediscover the joys of competition through equestrian show jumping, they begin to take control of the most important journey of all... a journey called life.

Original Title Breaking Free
Italian Title Con gli occhi dell'amore
Category Official Competition
Section Competition
Tipology Feature Film
Duration 106'
Production Year 1995
Nationality USA
Directed by David Mackay
Screenplay Virginia Gilbert, Barbara Clark Wanbaugh
Main cast Jeremy London, Gina Philips, Megan Gallagher

 regista David MackayDAVID MACKAY

David Mackay was born in Sydney, Australia. He is known for his work on Auf Wiedersehen, Pet (1983), Take Me High (1973) and As Time Goes By (1992).