Mermaid, released in 2000, is a television movie based on the real-life story of Desiree Leanne Gill as she learns to accept her father's death. It aired originally on Showtime, and it was released on DVD in 2001. Jodelle Ferland and Ellen Burstyn were both nominated for a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Performer in a Children's Special.
Cast
- Ellen Burstyn - Trish
- Samantha Mathis - Rhonda
- Jodelle Ferland - Desiree Leann ("Desi") Gill
- David Kaye - Wade
- Peter Flemming - Steve
- Tom Keaton - Quaid
- Blu Mankuma - Caretaker
- Joshua Peace - Ken
- Chilton Crane - Donna
- Julia Higgs - Amanda
- Mecca Menard - Hailey
References
- "Mermaid". 19 May 2000.
- Roberts, Jerry (2009). Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors. Scarecrow Press. p. 370-371.
- Schultz, Paul (May 20, 2000). "Daddy's Little Girl Lost". New York Daily News.
- "Mermaid (2000) - Movie".
- "Daytime Emmys Central: 28th Annual (2000-2001)".
- "Is Milly Bobby Brown The Youngest Emmy Nominee Ever? The 'Stranger Things' Actor Just Got Her First Nom". 13 July 2017.
- "Mermaid (2000)". Archived from the original on December 31, 2018.
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