DVD
Flowers for Algernon
Call Number
- DVD DRAMA (CEN)
Performers
Matthew Modine, Kelli Williams, Bonnie Bedelia, Ron Rifkin.
Publication Information
[LaCrosse, WI] : Echo Bridge Home Entertainment, [2008]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (91 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Audience
Not rated; adult situations, profanity.
Summary
After undergoing experimental surgery to increase his intelligence, mentally-handicapped Charlie is emboldened with his newfound genius, but finds himself questioning the value of his intellect and struggling to accept his former self. He confides in Algernon, a lab mouse who has had the same procedure, and his teacher, Alice, with whom he begins to fall in love.
Notes
Title from container.
Based on the novel by Daniel Keyes.
Originally broadcast as a made-for-TV movie in 2000.