Alex: The Life of a Child

Alex: The Life of a Child

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1986-04-23

Based on true events, 'Alex: The Life of a Child' follows former 'Sports Illustrated' writer Frank Deford and his wife Carole when their happy, all-American family is rocked to the core when their baby daughter Alex is diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. While CF sufferers were almost certainly doomed to an early death in the Seventies, Alex grew into a child who showed remarkable courage and strength in face of her illness. Her loving family were quick to rally around her, determined to show the same bravery as the little girl as they supported and cherished her through life and struggled to move on after her death at the tragically young age of eight.

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Alex: The Life of a Child

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Based on true events, 'Alex: The Life of a Child' follows former 'Sports Illustrated' writer Frank Deford and his wife Carole when their happy, all-American family is rocked to the core when their baby daughter Alex is diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. While CF sufferers were almost certainly doomed to an early death in the Seventies, Alex grew into a child who showed remarkable courage and strength in face of her illness. Her loving family were quick to rally around her, determined to show the same bravery as the little girl as they supported and cherished her through life and struggled to move on after her death at the tragically young age of eight.

Released

1986-04-23

Runtime

100

Director

Robert Markowitz

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Drama

Language

English

Production

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    Craig T. Nelson

    Craig T. Nelson
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    Bonnie Bedelia

    Bonnie Bedelia
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    Gennie James

    Gennie James
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    Danny Corkill

    Danny Corkill
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    Mark Withers

    Mark Withers
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    Dann Florek

    Dann Florek
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    Rachel Blanchard

    Rachel Blanchard
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    Cherry Jones

    Cherry Jones