| 1994: David's Mothermovie

In addition to its acting wins, it received the Humanitas Prize for its meaningful writing.

Goorjian’s portrayal of David was also widely praised for its authenticity and lack of caricature, earning him an Emmy for Supporting Actor . David's MotherMovie | 1994

is a raw and emotionally charged TV drama that avoids the typical sentimental tropes of the "movie of the week" genre. It centers on Sally Goodson (played by Kirstie Alley), a woman whose life is entirely consumed by the care of her teenage autistic son, David. Performances: A Career-High for Kirstie Alley In addition to its acting wins, it received

Alley portrays Sally as a "ferociously angry" and fiercely protective mother who has isolated herself from the world to care for David. Reviewers from Entertainment Weekly noted her ability to make the character seem mean, pathetic, or even wrong, without losing the audience's empathy. It centers on Sally Goodson (played by Kirstie

The plot follows Sally's struggle to keep David "out of the system" after years of dodging social workers.