Walking on Air (TV 1987)

A young paraplegic wants to escape the bonds of gravity by going into outer space.

Director:

Ed Kaplan

Writers:

Ray Bradbury (story), Ed Kaplan (teleplay)

Stars:

Lynn Redgrave, Jordan Marder, Philip Akin

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Lynn Redgrave	...	Mrs. Hepp
Jordan Marder	...	Danny Pearson
Philip Akin	...	Newscaster
Tom Butler	...	Bill Pearson
Daniel Chevrier	...	Mr. Shaeffer
David Clement	...	Drake
David Collins	...	Officer
Fran Gebhard	...	Jason's Mom
Deborah Grover	...	Barbara Pearson
Alex Laurier	...	Jason's Dad
Bob LeChapelle	...	Bus Driver
George Merner	...	Senator Bean
Marsha Moreau	...	Amy Pearson
Ada Morris	...	Senator's Assistant
Michael J. Reynolds	...	Mr. McDowell

Storyline

An unconventional science teacher encourages her wheelchair-bound student in his dream to become an astronaut, so he can be free of the limitations of gravity--to "walk on air". But will his overprotective parents and skeptical NASA administrators permit him to go?

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Plot Keywords:

outer space | gravity | astronaut | nasa | paraplegic | 

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Genres:

Drama | Family | Sport

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Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 January 1987 (USA)

Also Known As:

Wonderworks: Walking on Air

Company Credits

Production Co:

KCET

Technical Specs

Runtime:

55 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Touching, but....

This is a very good 1 hour "After School Special", but I have one problem with it. It is obvious that the purpose of this movie is to inspire children with physical disabilities and to motivate them! This is good, however the movie goes too far! I believe that everyone has a purpose in life and we all have the ability to achieve, but the events that take place in this movie are too extreme! Although I really like this movie, and it brings tears to my eyes, it is fiction! If you want to see movies that will inspire you, based on fact and that are TRUE! >> Try "Miracle In Lane 2", "My Dog Skip" or "Mermaid".

Like I said, this is a good movie, but not a good motivational tool!