Overview

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.

Cast

Craig T. Nelson, Bonnie Bedelia, Gennie James, Danny Corkill, Mark Withers, Dann Florek, Rachel Blanchard, Cherry Jones

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What is "Alex: The Life of a Child" about?

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.

When was "Alex: The Life of a Child" released?

Alex: The Life of a Child was released in 1986.

Who stars in "Alex: The Life of a Child"?

The cast includes Craig T. Nelson, Bonnie Bedelia, Gennie James, Danny Corkill.