Words by Heart
Words by Heart 1984
An African American family in turn of the century Missouri faces issues of discrimination and prejudice. Twelve-year-old Lena wins a speech contest and begins to question their place in the community and their aspirations for a better life. Based on a book by Ouida Sebestyen. Aired by PBS as part of the “Wonderworks” family movie series. 116m/C VHS, DVD . Charlotte Rae, Robert Hooks, Alfre Woodard; D: Robert Thompson.
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A heart murmur is an abnormal, extra sound during the heartbeat cycle made by blood moving through the heart and its valves. It is detecte… Christiaan Neethling Barnard , Born: November 8, 1922
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The South African surgeon Christiaan Barnard performed the wo… Word , WORD
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