

Champagne
Overview
The true story of a young teenage girl whose mother is incarcerated for murder. Living in a Catholic Children's home run by an order of nuns, she provides poignant commentary about her mother, her own situation and her outlook for the future.
Top Cast
Maxine Fisher
Self
Champagne Saltes
Self - Champagne
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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