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The Brooke Ellison Story (2004) (TV)
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25 October 2004 (USA)
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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. | add synopsis
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(Cast overview, first billed only) | Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio | ... | Jean Ellison |
 | John Slattery | ... | Ed Ellison |
 | Lacey Chabert | ... | Brooke Ellison |
 | Vanessa Marano | ... | Young Brooke Ellison |
 | Jenson Goins | ... | Young Kysten Ellison |
 | Devon Gearhart | ... | Young Reed Ellison |
 | Lauren Barrett | ... | Older Kysten Ellison |
 | Ryan Hudson | ... | Reed Ellison |
 | Luke Flynn | ... | Jan Djilas |
| Terrence Gibney | ... | Mr. Barnes (as Terence Gibney) |
 | Sabah | ... | Cara |
| Jerry Lee Leighton | ... | Mr. Linski |
| Ramona Tyler | ... | Bobbi (as Ramona Tyler) |
| Melinda Walsh | ... | Barbara |
| Judy Leavell | ... | Muriel |
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Rated PG for thematic elements and language.
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120 min (including commercials) | Brazil:91 min
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Christopher Reeve's final directing project.
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Revealing mistakes: Early in the movie, Brook is wearing what is called a "Halo". It's used to keep the patient's head still with screws put into the skull. Brook turns her head while wearing one to look at her father. This would be impossible with a real one with real screws.
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Referenced in Heart of a Hero: A Tribute to Christopher Reeve (2006) (V)
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It's Gonna Be Okay
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This was a very interesting TV movie/documentary about an eleven year old quadriplegic who beat outstanding odds with the help of her mother. The acting was so touching. My personal favorite part was a scene between the mother and the older daughter. They were on the telephone with each other and the words and tears were so realistic that I forgot I was just watching a movie. The two girls who played Brooke Ellison (younger Brooke and present Brooke) both did an amazing job. This movie made me so proud of the young girl with such and indomitable spirit. Life dealt her a bad hand but she didn't let her condition get the best of her. This movie was a great final tribute of Christopher Reeves.