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The Wonderful World of Disney

The Loretta Claiborne Story

  • Episode aired Jan 16, 2000
  • 1h 40m
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6.4/10
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Camryn Manheim and Kimberly Elise in The Loretta Claiborne Story (2000)
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A disabled young girl from a disadvantaged home setting develops self esteem and success in life through Special Olympics competition. Based on the true story of Loretta Claiborne.A disabled young girl from a disadvantaged home setting develops self esteem and success in life through Special Olympics competition. Based on the true story of Loretta Claiborne.A disabled young girl from a disadvantaged home setting develops self esteem and success in life through Special Olympics competition. Based on the true story of Loretta Claiborne.

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  • Director
    • Lee Grant
  • Writer
    • Grace McKeaney
  • Stars
    • Kimberly Elise
    • Tina Lifford
    • Camryn Manheim
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  • Director
    • Lee Grant
  • Writer
    • Grace McKeaney
  • Stars
    • Kimberly Elise
    • Tina Lifford
    • Camryn Manheim
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    • 6User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Loretta Claiborne Story

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    Kimberly Elise
    Kimberly Elise
    • Loretta Claiborneas Loretta Claiborne
    Tina Lifford
    Tina Lifford
    • Rita Claiborneas Rita Claiborne
    Camryn Manheim
    Camryn Manheim
    • Janet McFarlandas Janet McFarland
    Damon Gupton
    Damon Gupton
    • Sam Claiborneas Sam Claiborne
    Nicole Ari Parker
    Nicole Ari Parker
    • Christine Claiborneas Christine Claiborne
    Nancy Palk
    Nancy Palk
    • Miss Rydellas Miss Rydell
    Anais Granofsky
    Anais Granofsky
    • Aliceas Alice
    Marcia Bennett
    Marcia Bennett
    • Mrs. Normanas Mrs. Norman
    David Bolt
    • Mr. Clavestoneas Mr. Clavestone
    Christopher Bondy
    • Rogeras Roger
    • (as Chris Bondy)
    Scot Denton
    • Governoras Governor
    • (as Scott Denton)
    Joe Dinicol
    Joe Dinicol
    • Russellas Russell
    Martin Doyle
    Martin Doyle
    • Principal Sloaneas Principal Sloane
    Joe Duhaney
    • DJ Claiborneas DJ Claiborne
    Novie Edwards
    Novie Edwards
    • Abbeyas Abbey
    Jordan Nia Elizabeth
    • Young Loretta Claiborneas Young Loretta Claiborne
    • (as Jordan Puryear)
    Paul Essiembre
    Paul Essiembre
    • Crenshawas Crenshaw
    Erica Fairfield
    • Nellieas Nellie
    • (as Erica Lancaster)
    • Director
      • Lee Grant
    • Writer
      • Grace McKeaney
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    A disabled young girl from a disadvantaged home setting develops self esteem and success in life through Special Olympics competition. Based on the true story of Loretta Claiborne.
    • special olympics
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    • mental retardation
    • based on true story
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      • The strength to overcome. The resolve to triumph. The friendship that guided the way.
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      • Adventure
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      • Family
      • Fantasy
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    its a story showing what life is really about
    i saw this movie not so long ago and it was one of the best movies i have seen in a long long time. it was such a touching movie showing what life is about and what you can archive. for the first time i cried during a movie i give big props to the film makers.
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    • tha_diva_of_divas
    • Apr 19, 2003

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    • Release date
      • January 16, 2000 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • I istoria tis Loretta Claiborne
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • De Passe Entertainment
      • Walt Disney Television
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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