Backwards: The Riddle Of Dyslexia is a 1984 ABC After School Special about dyslexia. It stars 13 year old River Phoenix in "one of his first major roles" as Brian Ellsworth. Joaquin Phoenix (then Leaf Phoenix) also stars as his younger brother Robby. According to allmovie, Brian Ellsworth is a junior high student "who has a habit of writing his words -- and the letters -- backwards. Brian's friends think he's kidding, his teachers think he's lazy, and his parents think he's slow. In truth, Brian suffers from dyslexia."

Awards

• Nominated: Young Artist Award: Best Young Actor in a film made for television (shared by River Phoenix and Joaquin Phoenix).

External links

• VH1 Overview