In Secret, a Cape Cod businessman (Kirk Douglas) plans to run for political office until his grandson's battle with dyslexia force him to acknowledge that he suffers from the same disorder. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Movie Guide
Stanley Anderson - Pete; Richard Donat - Shane; Laura Harrington - Meredith Dunmore; John Jones - Link; Brock Peters - Thurgood Carver III; Anne Twomey - Dr. Meyers; Jesse Tendler
Credit
Karen Arthur - Director, Fred Karlin - Composer (Music Score), Anne Pritchard - Production Designer, Tom Neuwirth - Cinematographer
The Secret is 1992television movie aired on television on 19 April1992 about a grandfather and his grandson who both struggle with dyslexia. Filmed in Nova Scotia[1] the film stars Kirk Douglas as the owner of a store who has difficulty with reading and writing, a fact which he hides from everyone. This changes when he realizes his grandson, Jesse (Jesse R. Tendler) suffers from the same difficulties.
Awards
Nominated: Young Artist Award: Best Young Actor in a film made for television