Silent Angels


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Betacam SP
Created: 2000

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Silent Angels
Summary: "Silent Angels, hosted by Julia Roberts[,] is a touching and heartfelt documentary on Rett Syndrome and the young girls' lives it affects. It will focus on the emotional family struggles with this disease as well as the search and hope for a cure."--2000 Peabody Awards entry form.

Rett syndrome is a progressive syndrome of autism, dementia, ataxia, and loss of purposeful hand use in girls.

Corporate Producers: Discovery Health Channel | Merwin Creative | International Rett Syndrome Association

Persons Appearing: Julia Roberts (Host | Narrator)

Broadcast Date: 2000-08-27