Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia(1984)
Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia Synopsis
13-year-old Brian has problems reading, which his teachers attribute to laziness. It is later discovered that he has Dyslexia.
Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia (1984) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Alexander Grasshoff, released on March 7, 1984 with a runtime of 46m. It stars Madge Sinclair, River Phoenix, Joaquin Phoenix and Judy Farrell. Viewers rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Alexander Grasshoff
- Writers:
- Arthur Heinemann, Franklin Thompson, Guy Fraumeni
- Status:
- Released
Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia Cast & Crew
Main cast
Madge Sinclair
as Miss Tomas
River Phoenix
as Brian Ellsworth
Joaquin Phoenix
as Robby Ellsworth
- Judy Farrell
Judy Farrell
as Barbara Ellsworth
- Stephanie Evans
Stephanie Evans
as Kim
- Bo Kaprall
Bo Kaprall
as Walter Ellsworth
Key crew
Directed by Alexander Grasshoff, written by Arthur Heinemann, Franklin Thompson and Guy Fraumeni.
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Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia (1984) includes Madge Sinclair, River Phoenix, Joaquin Phoenix, Judy Farrell and Stephanie Evans. The film was directed by Alexander Grasshoff. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia released?
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Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia was released on March 7, 1984 and runs for 46m.
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Backwards: The Riddle of Dyslexia (1984) holds an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.