Gracie's Choice: A Story of Love
(TV 2004)
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Gracie's Choice: A Story of Love
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Gracie Thompson
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| Diane Ladd | ... |
Louela Lawson
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| Shedrack Anderson III | ... |
Tommy
(as Shedrack Anderson)
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| Anne Heche | ... |
Rowena Lawson
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| Roberta Maxwell | ... |
Judge
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| Kristin Fairlie | ... |
Rose Carlton
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Brian Akins | ... |
Ryan Walker
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David Gibson McLean | ... |
Jonny Blicker
(as David McLean)
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Jack Armstrong | ... |
Robbie Locascio
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| Robert Seeliger | ... |
Ray
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Sandra Caldwell | ... |
Mrs. Thurston
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Diego Matamoros | ... |
Bob Bessey
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Jackie Torrens | ... |
Sandy Jacobs
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Roger Dunn | ... |
Paul Gottfredson
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| Cecil Wright | ... |
Mr. Hines
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Anne Heche plays an abusive mother to Gracie, played by Kristen Bell. Gracie has always taken care of her three younger brothers and one sister. When her mother's drug and alcohol use goes too far, Gracie decides to take on the official role of mother to her brothers. Written by roxie blues
I'm not usually one for daytime movies or the type to watch the Hallmark Channel (in the UK) but while channel hopping, I saw a trailer for this movie. What captured me was the fact that it was based on a true story, particularly based on a Readers Digest article (which I would love to read).
I made a point to watch this movie and I'm very glad that I did! From the very beginning as a viewer I could see a glimpse of the type of life-style that the family led. I instantly empathised (if that's the correct word) with the lead character of Gracie, played extremely well by Kirsten Bell! I don't want to give too much away, but this is a truly remarkable, heroic and self-sacrificing movie about a young girl who bares the weight of her family out of pure love. I am amazed how such a gem of a movie was made specifically for TV.
Wonderful! 10*