America: On Lifetime THIS Weekend

Don’t miss Lifetime‘s new movie adaptation of E.R.Frank’s book America on Saturday, February 28th at 9PM on Lifetime. Lifetime presents Rosie O’Donnell, Ruby Dee, and newcomer, Philip Johnson:

Dr. Maureen Brennan, a psychiatrist at a youth treatment center, encounters her newest patient, a 16-year-old biracial boy named America. Through their sessions, Dr. Brennan helps America come to terms with his roller-coaster life, which began when he was taken by authorities from his crack-addicted mother and placed into foster care as an infant. Dr. Brennan works to help him open up about his painful past and discover the support and courage he needs to get his life back on track.

Watch the America trailer now:

Learn more about the cast and crew of America right here:

http://www.mylifetime.com/on-tv/movies/america/cast

Update Mar 2, 2009- NEW!  Here’s some behind the scenes footage.

Check out the exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews with the cast at the screening of Lifetime‘s original movie America staring Rosie O’Donnell at the Paley Center in Beverly Hills, CA on Feb 24th!

Newcomer Philip Johnson is Rosie’s hopeful favorite for a future Oscar!