The Brooke Ellison Story (2004)
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- PG
- 1h 31min
- Biography, Drama
- 25 Oct 2004 (USA)
- TV Movie
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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Awards:
- 3 wins & 1 nomination.
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Cast
| Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio | ... |
Jean Ellison
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| John Slattery | ... |
Ed Ellison
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| Lacey Chabert | ... |
Brooke Ellison
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| Vanessa Marano | ... |
Young Brooke Ellison
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| Jenson Goins | ... |
Young Kysten Ellison
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| Devon Gearhart | ... |
Young Reed Ellison
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| Lauren Barrett | ... |
Older Kysten Ellison
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Ryan P. Hudson | ... |
Reed Ellison
(as Ryan Hudson)
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| Luke Flynn | ... |
Jan Djilas
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Terrence Gibney | ... |
Mr. Barnes
(as Terence Gibney)
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| Sabah | ... |
Cara
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Jerry Lee Leighton | ... |
Mr. Linski
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Ramona Tyler | ... |
Bobbi
(as Ramona Tyler)
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Melinda Walsh | ... |
Barbara
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Judy Leavell | ... |
Muriel
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| Bernard Hocke | ... |
Neurosurgeon #1
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| Wilbur Fitzgerald | ... |
Neurosurgeon #2
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| Marco St. John | ... |
Literature Professor
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| Eugenie Bondurant | ... |
Patio Mom
(as Eugene Boudurant)
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| Michael Arata | ... |
Paramedic
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| John McConnell | ... |
Mr. Jacobs
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| Will Reeve | ... |
Young David
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| Lara Grice | ... |
Home Room Teacher
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| Lance E. Nichols | ... |
Play Off Official
(as Lance Nichols)
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| Dana Reeve | ... |
English Professor
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| Scott Shilstone | ... |
David
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CiCi Hedgpeth | ... |
Young Girl
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Tom Raley | ... |
ICU Doctor
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William Carroll Schilling | ... |
Priest
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| Anne Ewen | ... |
Nurse #1
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Charlie Detraz | ... |
Surgeon
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Laura-Shay Griffin | ... |
Intern
(as Laura Shay Griffin)
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| Deneen Tyler | ... |
Receptionist
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Wayne Ferrara | ... |
Banker
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Nathaniel Colin | ... |
Opponent
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| Francine Segal | ... |
Female Dean
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Pat Hazell | ... |
Jim
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Joe M. Henry | ... |
Jon
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Jeremiah Davis | ... |
Justin
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| Robyn Nolting | ... |
Night Nurse #1
(as Robin Nolting)
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| Jaqueline Fleming | ... |
Night Nurse #2
(as Jacqueline Flemming)
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Paul Schierhorn | ... |
Biology Professor
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William G. Clark | ... |
Professor #1
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| John Maxwell | ... |
Professor #2
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| John P. Fertitta | ... |
Ray
(as John Fertitta)
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Ron Flagge | ... |
Respiratory Therapist
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Neal Rivet | ... |
Student #1
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| Stephanie Lysaght | ... |
Student #2
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| Felix Favaloro | ... |
Student #3
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Belle Caplis | ... |
Student #4
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| Mikki Val | ... |
Nurse #2
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John Jordan Anderson | ... |
Student
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Sara V. Anderson | ... |
Student
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Kurston Carter | ... |
Harvard student
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Robert Carver | ... |
Doctor
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Rolexis Delaney | ... |
Student
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Z. Dieterich | ... |
Student
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| James J. Duhon | ... |
Harvard Student
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Kyle Gahagan | ... |
Student
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| Ian Hoch | ... |
Hackey Sack player
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John J. Anderson | ... |
Harvard Dean (uncredited)
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| Philomena Bankston | ... |
Principle (uncredited)
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| Jesse Benoit | ... |
Harvard student (uncredited)
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Victor Brunette | ... |
Commencement Guest (uncredited)
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Eric Carle | ... |
College student (uncredited)
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| Matthew Carroll | ... |
Jake (uncredited)
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Hulon E. Crayton II | ... |
Bar Patron (uncredited)
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| Anthony Gangi | ... |
College Student (uncredited)
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Frazier Hicks | ... |
Ben Stone (uncredited)
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Van Hornsby | ... |
Accident car driver (uncredited)
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| Cliff Johnson | ... |
Neighbor (uncredited)
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Nicola K. Jones | ... |
Harvard student (uncredited)
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Dixie Louviere | ... |
ER Nurse (uncredited)
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| Brian Nolen | ... |
Harvard Student (uncredited)
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| Alec Rayme | ... |
Kissing Couple (uncredited)
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Brandy Scott | ... |
College Student (uncredited)
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| Codie Scott | ... |
Teacher (uncredited)
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| David Stidd | ... |
Havard Student (uncredited)
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Denise Templeton | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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Louis Webre | ... |
College student (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Christopher Reeve | ||
Written by
| Brooke Ellison | ... | (book "Miracles Happen: One Mother, One Daughter, One Journey") and |
| Jean Ellison | ... | (book "Miracles Happen: One Mother, One Daughter, One Journey") |
| Camille Thomasson | ... | (teleplay) |
Produced by
| John J. Anderson | ... | associate producer |
| Kimberly Calhoun Boling | ... | associate producer (as Kimberly C. Anderson) |
| Howard Braunstein | ... | executive producer |
| Judy Cairo | ... | producer (as Judy Cairo-Simpson) |
| David Craig | ... | supervising producer: A&E Network |
| Delia Fine | ... | executive producer: A&E Network |
| Michael Jaffe | ... | executive producer |
| Howard Meltzer | ... | executive producer |
| Jacky Lee Morgan | ... | associate producer |
| Malcolm Petal | ... | supervising producer |
| Christopher Reeve | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Lee Holdridge | ||
Cinematography by
| Paul Maibaum | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| David Beatty | ||
Editorial Department
| Ted Brady | ... | color timer |
| Carolina Loreto | ... | associate editor |
| Bill Missett | ... | on-line effects editor (as William Missett) |
| Tom Vice | ... | digital picture services |
Production Design by
| Joseph C. Nemec III | ... | (as Joseph Nemec III) |
Art Direction by
| Frank Zito | ... | (as Frank J. Zito III) |
Set Decoration by
| Raymond Pumilia | ||
Costume Design by
| Beverly Safier | ||
Makeup Department
| Marcos Gonzales | ... | assistant hair stylist |
| Stacy Kelly | ... | key makeup artist |
| Donita Miller | ... | key hair stylist (as Donita Sather) |
| LeDiedra Richard-Baldwin | ... | makeup artist |
| Carla Brenholtz | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
| Stacey Herbert | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Boris Malden | ... | unit production manager |
| Abby Gail Palanker | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Cynthia Stegner | ... | post production executive (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Noreen R. Cheleden | ... | second assistant director (as Noreen Cheleden) |
| Stephen Lee Davis | ... | first assistant director (as Stephen Davis) |
Art Department
| Stitch Crisp | ... | property master (as James 'Stitch' Crisp) |
| Jaime Fernandez | ... | on-set dresser |
| Daniel A. Maes | ... | set dresser |
| Chris Britt | ... | set dresser (uncredited) |
| Kristine Grippo | ... | assistant property master (uncredited) |
| Elizabeth Herberg | ... | art department coordinator (uncredited) |
| Leonard Marchand | ... | leadman (uncredited) |
| Raymond Pumilia | ... | assistant set decorator (uncredited) |
| Marcus Turchi | ... | lead carpenter (uncredited) |
| Andrew Wert | ... | assistant property master (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Tim Chilton | ... | foley artist |
| G. Michael Graham | ... | supervising sound editor (as Michael Graham) |
| Fred Kupfer | ... | boom operator |
| Terrance Laudermilch | ... | recording engineer (as Terry Laudermilch) |
| Peter Waggoner | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Kyle Weber | ... | sound utility |
| Mark Weber | ... | production sound mixer |
| Bob Costanza | ... | sound effects editor (uncredited) |
| Tommy Goodwin | ... | foley mixer (uncredited) |
| Kathryn Madsen | ... | adr supervisor (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Brian Ross | ... | visual effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Paul Beard | ... | best boy grip (as Paul 'Groovy' Beard) |
| Stephen Campbell | ... | camera operator |
| Buddy Carr | ... | dolly grip |
| Gilly Charbonnet | ... | key grip |
| Andy Clapp | ... | gaffer |
| Mason McGuire | ... | set electrician |
| Mike Nami Jr. | ... | grip |
| Dave Sonnenberg | ... | best boy electric |
| Grayson Austin | ... | camera operator: "b" camera (uncredited) / key steadicam operator (uncredited) |
| David S. Campbell | ... | steadicam operator (uncredited) |
| Rene Crusto | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| David C. Edwards | ... | second assistant camera: "b" camera (uncredited) |
| Charles 'Tom' Hinson | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Louis Normandin | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Patti Perret | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Ryan Sheridan | ... | digital imaging technician (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Dawn Dowdle | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Shay Griffin | ... | casting: Atlanta |
| Phyllis Huffman | ... | casting: New York |
| Amy Staub | ... | casting: New Orleans |
| Tommy Staub | ... | casting: New Orleans |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Renee Dodson | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Dana Embree | ... | assistant costume designer |
Location Management
| Gary Huckabay | ... | location manager |
| Victor Brunette | ... | location assistant (uncredited) |
| Stephen Finders | ... | assistant location manager (uncredited) |
| Charlie French | ... | locations (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Joachim Horsley | ... | assistant music editor |
| Rob Kahn | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Thom Rainey | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| David Neil Enfinger | ... | driver |
| Jerry Everett | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Doug Wilson | ... | driver |
| Michèle Boissière Armstrong | ... | transportation office coordinator (uncredited) |
| Dale Combs | ... | driver: honeywagon (uncredited) |
| Danny Mortenson | ... | transportation captain (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Matt DiFranco | ... | production coordinator |
| Edward Ellison | ... | consultant |
| Patrick Falls | ... | adr loop group |
| Melissa Perret | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Tim Turner | ... | production accountant |
| Kolie Wegner | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Marlea Willis | ... | unit publicist: A&E Network |
| Chris Browne | ... | craft service (uncredited) |
| Michelle DeForest | ... | set production assistant (uncredited) |
| Ryan Harrington | ... | production coordinator (uncredited) |
| Lynn Josephson Delaney | ... | executive assistant to producer (uncredited) |
| Stephanie Lysaght | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Lauren E. Michon | ... | set production assistant intern (uncredited) |
| Autumn Lee Montgomery | ... | production assistant intern (uncredited) |
| Jason Vowell | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- A+E Networks (presents)
- Sony Pictures Television (in association with) (presents)
- Cambria Productions (in association with)
- Jaffe/Braunstein Films
- L.I.F.T. Production
- TurtleBack Productions (in association with)
Distributors
- A+E Networks (2004) (United States) (tv)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- RTL Entertainment (2011) (Netherlands) (tv) (RTL4)
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2014) (United States) (DVD)
- Movie Mix (2014) (United Kingdom) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (dollies)
- LaserPacific (digital picture services)
- Lightnin' Production Rentals (transportation equipment)
- Sony Pictures Television (author: Berne Convention)
- Sound One Corporation (re-recorded at)
- Technicolor Sound Services (sound editorial)
- The New Orleans Film Commission (film commission)
- Tulane University (special thanks)
Storyline
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| Taglines | Based on a true story, she rose above disability with determination. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Christopher Reeve's final directing project. See more » |
| Goofs | Early in the movie, Brooke is wearing what is called a "Halo". It's used to keep the patient's head still with screws put into the skull. Brooke turns her head while wearing one to look at her father. This would be impossible with a real one with real screws. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Heart of a Hero: A Tribute to Christopher Reeve (2006). See more » |
| Soundtracks | It's Gonna Be Okay See more » |