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

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  • 2004

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Christopher Reeve

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