Sarah T. - Portrait of a Teenage Alcoholic
Finding herself unable to cope with the divorce of her parents and the stress of daily life, 15-year-old Sarah Travis starts drinking in secret. At first, alcohol provides comfort and release. Then it sends her life spiraling out of control.
Critics Sentiment
Sarah attends AA meeting and hears Bobby's story
Sarah rides Daisy into traffic causing fatal accident
The film drops sharply from Bobby's powerful AA testimony to the devastating horse accident that serves as Sarah's rock bottom.
The film receives mixed reception with standout moments like Linda Blair's singing and the AA meeting scenes earning praise, while family drama sections and the formulaic ending disappoint. Reviewers consistently praise Blair's performance and the realistic portrayal of teenage alcoholism, though some find the narrative structure disconnected. The emotional impact peaks during the AA scenes before crashing with the tragic climax.
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Linda Blair
Sarah Travis
Larry Hagman
Jerry Travis
Verna Bloom
Jean Hodges
William Daniels
Matt Hodges
Michael Lerner
Dr. Marvin Kittredge
Mark Hamill
Ken Newkirk
M. Emmet Walsh
Mr. Peterson
Eric Olson
Bobby
Laurette Spang
Nancy
Steve Benedict
Ray Peterson
Richard Roat
Fred Tyler
Marian Collier
Mrs. Peterson
Hilda Haynes
Margaret
Jessica Rains
Mrs. Tyler
Sheila Larken
Vice Principal
Karen Purcill
Marilyn Cooper
Heather Totten
Carol
Dean Franklin
Boy
Bill Thornbury
Lisa Coleman
Crew
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