A Place at the Table (1988)
Overview
A young student is determined to motivate her community after a friend of hers is found to be suffering from hunger.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.199 |
Directed By
Arthur Allan Seidelman
TOP CAST
Lukas Haas
Charlie Williams
Jenny Lewis
Rachel Singer
David Morse
Tom Williams
Susan Dey
Beth Williams
Jean Smart
Susan Singer
Jandi Swanson
Emily (Em) Williams
Danny Glover
Mr. Scott
Lindsay Beamish
Brenda
John Beal
Jim Wilson
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