Completed - ENGLISH - Drama, Family - 91 minutes
Determined gymnast Sophie refuses to give up on her dream of becoming a doctor despite being dyslexic and being advised to pursue something less academic.
Year of production : 2005 Director(s) : Owen CAREY JONES Writer(s) : Owen CAREY JONES Cast : Nicky TALACKO, Amanda RAWNSLEY, Ashley COOK Producer(s) : Owen CAREY JONES (Carey Films Ltd)
Inspired by a true story, A MIND OF HER OWN tells the poignant and moving story of talented gymnast Sophie, a determined young girl whose ambition to become a doctor is obstructed by the fact that she is severely dyslexic. But Sophie, encouraged by her closest friend, Becky, has never been one to give up and, despite being advised by parents and school teachers to be realistic and pursue something less academic, she puts herself through college and university, in the process achieving a first class degree in biomedical science and a PhD conducting research into post trauma regeneration of the spinal column which ultimately leads to her achieving worldwide recognition for her work and helping to develop a cure for paralysis.
Country(ies) : UNITED KINGDOM Start of shooting : October 2004