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The Brooke Ellison Story (2004)

TV Movie  -  PG 120 min  -  Biography | Drama
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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.

Director:

Christopher Reeve

Writers:

Brooke Ellison (book), Jean Ellison (book), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, John Slattery and Lacey Chabert
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio ...
Jean Ellison
John Slattery ...
Ed Ellison
Lacey Chabert ...
Vanessa Marano ...
Jenson Goins ...
Devon Gearhart ...
Lauren Barrett ...
Ryan Hudson Ryan Hudson ...
Luke Flynn ...
Jan Djilas
Terrence Gibney Terrence Gibney ...
Mr. Barnes (as Terence Gibney)
Sabah ...
Cara
Jerry Lee Leighton Jerry Lee Leighton ...
Mr. Linski
Ramona Tyler Ramona Tyler ...
Bobbi (as Ramona Tyler)
Melinda Walsh Melinda Walsh ...
Barbara
Judy Leavell ...
Muriel
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Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

College | Quadriplegic | High School | Character Name In Title

Genres:

Biography | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic elements and language See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

A História de Brooke Ellison See more »

Filming Locations:

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

A&E Television Networks, Sony Pictures Television, Cambria Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

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Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Christopher Reeve's final directing project. See more »

Goofs

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. See more »

Connections

Referenced in Heart of a Hero: A Tribute to Christopher Reeve (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

"It's Gonna Be Okay"
Performed by 'Theresa Andersson (I)'
Written by Anders Osborne / Joshua Ragsdale
Courtesy of Basin Street Records See more »