Hidden Potential

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Overview

ANTHONY (8)- A young school child who is struggling with Dyslexia is constantly belittled, ignored and bullied by his class mates, teachers and even school principles. If this continues he faces a life living in the shadows of success. Until, one day someone steps in and changes his life forever. Even though he doesn't even know it, yet.

Cast: Faolan Barry, Claire Blennerhassett, Martin O'Sullivan

Director: Eamonn MacMahon

Genres: Drama

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Faolan Barry

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Claire Blennerhassett

Mrs. Dunne

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Martin O'Sullivan

Grown Up Anthony

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