It's not what he knows. It's what he understands.
Dede is a sole parent trying to bring up her son Fred. When it is discovered that Fred is a genius, she is determined to ensure that Fred has all the opportunities that he needs, and that he is not taken advantage of by people who forget that his extremely powerful intellect is harboured in the body and emotions of a child.
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Cast
- Jodie FosterDede Tate
- Dianne WiestJane Grierson
- Adam Hann-ByrdFred Tate
- Harry Connick Jr.Eddie
- David Hyde PierceGarth Emmerick
- Debi MazarGina
- P.J. OchlanDamon Wells
- Michael ShulmanMatt Montini
- Celia WestonMiss Nimvel
- George PlimptonWinston F. Buckner
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- Jodie FosterDirector
- Scott FrankScreenplay
- Mike SouthonDirector of Photography
- Mark IshamOriginal Music Composer
- Lynzee KlingmanEditor
- Peggy RajskiProducer
- Scott RudinProducer
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