There is a turning point in "Jack of the Red Hearts" where the young woman is hired to care for an autistic child. The caregiver, Jacqueline "Jack" Ferguson is a fraud, who falsified her credentials out of desperation for the live-in helper job. But when Jack watches the film version of "The Miracle Worker" and observes Annie Sullivan's mentoring of Helen Keller, Jack appropriates Annie's techniques and begins to develop rapport with the child.
The little girl under Jack's care is named Glory, who is the daughter of Kay and Mark Adams. The family was desperate for assistance when Kay returned to work. Jack now calls herself "Donna" after stealing another worker's credentials. But it turns out that she has an extremely positive influence on the child.
Once during a card game, little Glory identifies the color, name, and type of card as "Jack of the red hearts." By the end, little Glory gives a successful interview for a school which could have an impact on her life. But the real impact has come from Glory's association with Jack.
It was unfortunate that the Adams family would not intervene more aggressively with the police, who arrest and plan to prosecute Jack. Despite its heartwarming and endearing moments, the film ended as a downer with Jack was hustled off in a squad car. It is unlikely that the long arm of the law will ever recognize the special relationship of this young woman with the autistic child.
But for the family, the only possible feeling they have of the effect of Jack on the child is: Glory, Glory, Hallelujah!
The little girl under Jack's care is named Glory, who is the daughter of Kay and Mark Adams. The family was desperate for assistance when Kay returned to work. Jack now calls herself "Donna" after stealing another worker's credentials. But it turns out that she has an extremely positive influence on the child.
Once during a card game, little Glory identifies the color, name, and type of card as "Jack of the red hearts." By the end, little Glory gives a successful interview for a school which could have an impact on her life. But the real impact has come from Glory's association with Jack.
It was unfortunate that the Adams family would not intervene more aggressively with the police, who arrest and plan to prosecute Jack. Despite its heartwarming and endearing moments, the film ended as a downer with Jack was hustled off in a squad car. It is unlikely that the long arm of the law will ever recognize the special relationship of this young woman with the autistic child.
But for the family, the only possible feeling they have of the effect of Jack on the child is: Glory, Glory, Hallelujah!