Mermaid (2000 film) explained

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.^{[1] [2]} It aired originally on Showtime,^[3] and it was released on DVD in 2001.^[4] Jodelle Ferland and Ellen Burstyn were both nominated for a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Performer in a Children's Special.^{[5] [6]}

Cast

• Ellen Burstyn - Trish^[7]
• 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

External links

• • Mermaid, full movie on Youtube

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mermaid. 19 May 2000.
2. Book: Roberts, Jerry . 2009 . Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors . limited . Scarecrow Press . 370-371.
3. News: Schultz. Paul. May 20, 2000. Daddy's Little Girl Lost. New York Daily News.
4. Web site: Mermaid (2000) - Movie.
5. Web site: Daytime Emmys Central: 28th Annual (2000-2001).
6. Web site: Is Milly Bobby Brown The Youngest Emmy Nominee Ever? The 'Stranger Things' Actor Just Got Her First Nom. 13 July 2017.
7. Web site: Mermaid (2000). https://web.archive.org/web/20181231144229/http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b8ab0270d. dead. December 31, 2018.