The Brooke Ellison Story

The Brooke Ellison Story is a 2004 TV movie about the life of Brooke Ellison, the first quadriplegic to graduate from Harvard. It is also notable for being the final directing project of Christopher Reeve, Superman actor and fellow quadriplegic. The film aired after Reeve's death. Lacey Chabert portrays the ups and downs that Brooke Ellison goes through as the normally difficult challenges of life are multiplied by the people who stand in Brooke'... More

Initial release date:

  • 2004

Directed by:

Rating:

PG (USA)

Runtime:

  • 1 h 31 min

Film

Directed by

Christopher Reeve

Christopher D'Olier Reeve (September 25, 1952 – October 10, 2004) was an American actor, film director, producer, screenwriter, author and activist. He achieved stardom for his acting achievements, including his notable motion picture portrayal of the fictional superhero Superman. On May 27, 1995,...

Runtime:

  • 1 h 31 min

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Award-Nominated Work

Award Nominations:

Year Award Award Nominee Notes/Description
  • 2004
  • Network: A&E

DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television Film/Miniseries Nominees

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