Mermaid, released in 2000, is a television movie based on the real-life story of Desiree Leanne Gill as she learns to accept her father's death.[1][2] It aired originally on Showtime,[3] and it was released on DVD in 2001.[4] Jodelle Ferland and Ellen Burstyn were both nominated for a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Performer in a Children's Special.[5][6]
Cast
edit- Ellen Burstyn - Trish[7]
- Samantha Mathis - Rhonda
- Jodelle Ferland - Desiree Leann ("Desi") Gill
- David Kaye - Wade
- Peter Flemming - Steve
- Tom Keaton - Quaid
- Blu Mankuma - Caretaker
- Joshua Peace - Ken
- Chilton Crane - Donna
- Julia Higgs - Amanda
- Mecca Menard - Hailey
References
edit- ^ "Mermaid". 19 May 2000.
- ^ Roberts, Jerry (2009). Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors. Scarecrow Press. p. 370-371.
- ^ Schultz, Paul (May 20, 2000). "Daddy's Little Girl Lost". New York Daily News.
- ^ "Mermaid (2000) - Movie".
- ^ "Daytime Emmys Central: 28th Annual (2000-2001)".
- ^ "Is Milly Bobby Brown The Youngest Emmy Nominee Ever? The 'Stranger Things' Actor Just Got Her First Nom". 13 July 2017.
- ^ "Mermaid (2000)". Archived from the original on December 31, 2018.
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