Movie Description:
Directed by the late Christopher Reeve, and based on actual events, The Brooke Ellison Story stars Mary Eliza- beth Mastrantonio John Slattery andLacey Chabert in a powerful motion picture about incredible perseverance inthe face of overshelming adversity. Paralyzed from the neck down by adevastating car accident, eleven-year- old Brooke Ellison and her family fight against all odds to help her live her dreams - including graduating withhonors from Harvard University.A testiment to the courage and determin- ation of an unforgettable young girl andthe family that stood by her, The BrookeEllison Story is a deeply inspiring, often astonishing account of the human spirit.