Refrigerator Mothers
Originally released in 2003. Refrigerator Mothers is a documentary film. directed by David E. Simpson.
Synopsis
It is America of the 1950s and 1960s, when a woman's most important contribution to society is generally considered to be her ability to raise happy, well-adjusted children. But for the mother whose child is diagnosed with autism, her life's purpose will soon become a twisted nightmare. Looking for help and support, she encounters instead a medical establishment that pins the blame for her child's bizarre behaviors on her supposedly frigid and detached mothering. Along with a heartbreaking label for her child, she receives a devastating label of her own. She is a "refrigerator mother".
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 28, 2003
22 years ago
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Refrigerator Mothers about?
It is America of the 1950s and 1960s, when a woman's most important contribution to society is generally considered to be her ability to raise happy, well-adjusted children. But for the mother whos...
Who directed Refrigerator Mothers?
Refrigerator Mothers was directed by David E. Simpson.
When was Refrigerator Mothers released?
Refrigerator Mothers was released on March 28, 2003 in theaters.