The Brooke Ellison Story

A sincere, tear-jerking triumph-over-adversity tale that leans on warmth and maternal devotion rather than grit.

Directed by

Christopher Reeve

Genres

Drama, Tv movie

Starring

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, John Slattery, Lacey Chabert

Overview

Rendered a quadriplegic since a child from a near-fatal neck injury, a young girl fights against all odds to succeed in life from grade school to her acceptance into college under the assistance of her loyal and dedicated mother.

How it feels

Uplifting, earnest and warm. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Family, survival, healing, parenthood

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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