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200061 minPG-13documentary

7.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Broken Child

200061 minPG-13documentary

7.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Mothers struggling with addiction in the United States face significant challenges during pregnancy, impacting both their health and that of their unborn children.

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Michael Mierendorf

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Mothers struggling with addiction in the United States face significant challenges during pregnancy, impacting both their health and that of their unborn children.

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Michael Mierendorfdirector

Michael Mierendorfwriter

Susan Sarandon

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Documentary about moms using drugs while pregnant.

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