My Left Foot

Daniel Day-Lewis plays Christy Brown, an Irish man born with cerebral palsy who controls only his left foot, in a film about overcoming infirmity to become a painter, poet and author, receiving widespread critical acclaim for its screenplay, direction, message, and performances. Brenda Fricker, as Christy's steely mother, supports him through hardships and helps him build a private studio. The film follows Christy's journey from being rejected by his father to becoming a writer and artist, eventually marrying his handler Mary Carr.