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Season 47 Episode 2: Ellen Foster

Adaptation of the novel by Kaye Gibbons Ten-year-old Ellen's existence with her alcoholic father is bearable only because of the love of her gentle mother. When her mother dies, Ellen finds herself shuffled among cruel and selfish relatives, including her venomous grandmother. Through it all, though, Ellen remains resilient, drawing strength from a few friendships and a boundless supply of hope.

Genre:

Drama

Seasons:

61

Episodes:

364

Cast:

Quality:

HD

Duration:

120 min

First Air:

1951

Rating:

8.8