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The Girl Who Spelled Freedom

Feb 23, 1986

1h 30m

★ 7.3

The true story of a heroic girl facing incredible odds.

Overview

A Cambodian family is given sponsored immigration to the United States where one daughter becomes a spelling bee champion.

Genres

Adventure

Drama

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Cast

Kiev Yann

Diana Ung

Yieng Yann

Linda Wong

Linn Yann

Jade Chinn

George Thrash

Wayne Rogers

Prissy Thrash

Mary Kay Place

Phoen Yann

Kieu Chinh

Laura Thrash

Kathleen Sisk

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