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Jenifer

  • TV Movie
  • 20012001
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
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POPULARITY
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Laura San Giacomo, Annabella Sciorra, and Jane Kaczmarek in Jenifer (2001)
Drama
The triumphant true story of three sisters who unite in the face of adversity when one of them is diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.The triumphant true story of three sisters who unite in the face of adversity when one of them is diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.The triumphant true story of three sisters who unite in the face of adversity when one of them is diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
349
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
27,395
2,482
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    • Director
      • Jace Alexander
    • Writers
      • Valerie Estess(story)
      • Geoffrey Nauffts(story)
      • David Marshall Grant(teleplay)
    • Stars
      • Laura San Giacomo
      • Jane Kaczmarek
      • Annabella Sciorra
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Jace Alexander
    • Writers
      • Valerie Estess(story)
      • Geoffrey Nauffts(story)
      • David Marshall Grant(teleplay)
    • Stars
      • Laura San Giacomo
      • Jane Kaczmarek
      • Annabella Sciorra
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    • 8User reviews
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    Laura San Giacomo
    Laura San Giacomo
    • Jenifer Estess
    Jane Kaczmarek
    Jane Kaczmarek
    • Valerie Estess
    Annabella Sciorra
    Annabella Sciorra
    • Meredith Estess
    Jane Alexander
    Jane Alexander
    • Marilyn Estess
    Maddie Corman
    Maddie Corman
    • Julianne Hoffenberg
    Edie Falco
    Edie Falco
    • Wheelchair Saleswoman
    Donna Hanover
    Donna Hanover
    • Self
    Camryn Manheim
    Camryn Manheim
    • Nurse Vandemal
    Julianna Margulies
    Julianna Margulies
    • Jenifer's Psychiatrist
    Rob Morrow
    Rob Morrow
    • Dr. Richard Feldman
    Reed Rudy
    Reed Rudy
    • Scotty
    Cedric Smith
    Cedric Smith
    • Dr. Richards
    Vincent Spano
    Vincent Spano
    • Jack
    Fisher Stevens
    Fisher Stevens
    • Dr. Aaron Sanders
    Marisa Tomei
    Marisa Tomei
    • Nina Capelli
    Bradley White
    Bradley White
    • Michael
    Scott Wolf
    Scott Wolf
    • Jenifer's Date
    Colin Ferguson
    Colin Ferguson
    • Peter
    • Director
      • Jace Alexander
    • Writers
      • Valerie Estess(story)
      • Geoffrey Nauffts(story) (teleplay)
      • David Marshall Grant(teleplay)
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      Written by Kirby Ian Andersen (SOCAN)

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      Courtesy of Neuphoria Recordings

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    9/10
    Very Moving and Emotional Movie
    I was lucky enough to be able to watch this movie on t.v. here last week and i must say i was moved to tears on more than one occasion. It is an emotional movie that goes into the life of Jenifer Estess and the emotional impact being diagnosed with ALS has on not only her but her family. I found the movie well worth the watch, it taught me a lot about the disease that i didn't know and that its well worth the fight to try to find a cure.... I found the movie was one i couldn't move away from, it took you on a journey from before diagnosis until she couldn't move at all for herself anymore. It was a heart wrenching movie for anyone who has a sister, brother, mother, father or close family or friend who can only imagine what it must have been like for all of them to go through the pain of knowing that ALS is a death sentence. The acting was excellent, a full range of emotions was displayed. I could basically not fault it for what seems like an honest account of not only one life but a family as a wholes life which was effected by such a cruel disease.
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    • Sep 12, 2007

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    • Release date
      • October 21, 2001 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Jenifer Estess Story
    • Production companies
      • Alliance Atlantis Communications
      • CTV Television Network
      • Old Beantown Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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