Dede, and the rest of the world, realize that Fred is a genius, but Dede is determined that Fred, while given ever opportunity to expand his gift, is not exploited by the well meaning, but pretentious head mistress of a school for gifted children, Jane Grierson, portrayed by the outstanding actress Dianne Wiest.
It's found that, at the age of 2, Fred can already read the print on the bottom of a dinner plate.
The story is of Fred Tate, son of single mother Dede. I've long been a fan of Jodie Foster's acting, and upon my first viewing of 'Little Man Tate', I can now say I'm a fan of her directorial talents as well.
