A heartwarming and inspirational film based on the real-life story of Rocky Dennis, a terribly disfigured but highly sensitive and intelligent teenager. Motivated by his loving mother Rusty and her boyfriend Gar, Rocky ultimately overcomes pain, loneliness and prejudice to become a role model to his classmates and teachers alike.
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