The Secret of the Wild Child

The Secret of the Wild Child (1994)

October 18th, 19940h 55min

Documentary, TV Movie
80%

Overview

A documentary about Genie, who spent the first thirteen years of her life imprisoned in her bedroom by her father, with her arms and legs immobilized.


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