Jenifer (2001)

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.

Director:

Jace Alexander

Writers:

Valerie Estess (story), Geoffrey Nauffts (story)

Stars:

Laura San Giacomo, Jane Kaczmarek, Annabella Sciorra

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Laura San Giacomo	...	Jenifer Estess
Jane Kaczmarek	...	Valerie Estess
Annabella Sciorra	...	Meredith Estess
Jane Alexander	...	Marilyn Estess
Maddie Corman	...	Julianne Hoffenberg
Edie Falco	...	Wheelchair Saleswoman
Donna Hanover	...	Self
Camryn Manheim	...	Nurse Vandemal
Julianna Margulies	...	Jenifer's Psychiatrist
Rob Morrow	...	Dr. Richard Feldman
Reed Rudy	...	Scotty
Cedric Smith	...	Dr. Richards
Vincent Spano	...	Jack
Fisher Stevens	...	Dr. Aaron Sanders
Marisa Tomei	...	Nina Capelli

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

character name as title | forename as title | lou gehrigs disease | one word title | 

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Taglines:

One moment changed her life. This movie will change yours.

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Genres:

Drama

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Did You Know?

Soundtracks

Her Shake
Written by Adam Daniel Stulberg
Performed by Adam Daniel

User Reviews

Jenifer was a lot like Keri B. Still

This young lady had a career, and was an outstanding individual. Why was she, and so many, outstanding people, in good health, with good history, afflicted with this disease?? Keri Brown Still also died with ALS. She died at age 29, this year, 2008, with ALS. She left a 10-month old daughter, and a husband. She only lived a year after a PROBABLE diagnosis of ALS.

Like Jenifer, she faced much frustration with the medical field. This is why, in Keri's memory, we just held the 1st annual, KERI B. STILL CONFERENCE on ALS this Nov. 14, 2008, in Winston-Salem, NC. Please visit the website, www.keribstill.com to learn more about ALS and Keri, and the extraordinary person she was. She was not 40, or even 30. She barely had achance for a career, but mostly she had only weeks to be a MOM. THis was her greatest joy, and her greatest sorrow.

Details

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 October 2001 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Jenifer Estess Story

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alliance Atlantis Communications, Canadian Television (CTV), Old Beantown Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1