2005 Film Index Back to Main Site		Back A Mind of Her Own Drama UK / 91 minutes Written and Directed by Owen Carey Jones Festival/Awards: Cannes, Heartland Film Festival (Crystal Heart Award) Inspired by a true story, A Mind of Her Own tells the poignant and moving story of Sophie, a determined young woman whose ambition to become a doctor is obstructed by the fact that she is severely dyslexic. But Sophie, encouraged by her closest friend, Becky, has never been one to give up and, despite being advised by parents and school teachers to be realistic and pursue something less academic, she puts herself through college and university in the process achieving worldwide recognition for her work. www.careyfilms.com