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A group of teenagers form a double-dutch jump-roping team at their high school and compete for a spot in an international competition.
Adaptation of Jacki Lyden's mother-daughter memoir of growing up with a mother whom everyone labeled as crazy but actually suffered from what is now known to be manic-depression. Lyden's mother often would become convinced she was a woman with power, such as the Queen of Sheba or Marie Antoinette, then act out her delusions. Her mother's escapes from reality inspired Lyden to seek a career in radio journalism, where she could "escape" to exotic places like Baghdad to cover the Persian Gulf War, among other places. Lyden's feelings of helplessness growing up, her mother's refusal to seek treatment and her mother's relationships with the opposite sex -- which, in turn, affected Lyden's relationships -- are among the complex issues explored in the film.
Oscar the cat arrives at the Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Providence, R.I., as a kitten. A year later, the staff starts noticing that the tabby will curl up with patients a few hours before their death. Oscar is so on track that he becomes a warning signal for doctors and nurses, and the staff is able to notify friends and family early.