The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe
A mother gives birth to an infant with Down Syndrome. The doctor advises that the child has multiple medical problems and advises that she "allow nature to take it's course". The child's crib is pushed into a closet because the hospital staff can no longer stand his screams as he is not being fed. One of the nurses smuggles him out of the hospital and has an intern come to do the minor but lifesaving corrective surgery on her kitchen table.
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The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jul 1, 1987
Runtime
1h 37m
Original Title
The Kidnapping of Baby John Doe
Production Companies
Norstar Releasing
Director
Peter Gerretsen
Description
A mother gives birth to an infant with Down Syndrome. The doctor advises that the child has multiple medical problems and advises that she "allow nature to take it's course". The child's crib is pushed into a closet because the hospital staff can no longer stand his screams as he is not being fed. One of the nurses smuggles him out of the hospital and has an intern come to do the minor but lifesaving corrective surgery on her kitchen table.
