The directorial debut of Connie Kaiserman, the film was released in the United States in 1987.

It is also Geraldine Page's final role and both Jennifer Lopez and Erika Alexander's film debut.

One summer, she takes a job at a children's and teen's detention center where she finds herself personally affected by the people she meets.

Despite facing hostility due to her background, Bettinger becomes determined to teach the youngsters that they are important and can succeed in life.

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