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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.
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Cast
sibling relationship
based on novel or book
parent child relationship
based on true story
terminal illness
flashback
family
cystic fibrosis
death of daughter
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Questions about Alex: The Life of a Child
How long is Alex: The Life of a Child?
Alex: The Life of a Child has a runtime of 1h 40m (1 hour and 40 minutes).
Who directed Alex: The Life of a Child?
Alex: The Life of a Child was directed by Robert Markowitz and released in 1986.
What genre is Alex: The Life of a Child?
Alex: The Life of a Child is a Drama film (1986).
Who stars in Alex: The Life of a Child?
The cast of Alex: The Life of a Child includes Craig T. Nelson, Bonnie Bedelia, Gennie James, Danny Corkill, Mark Withers.
What is the TMDB rating for Alex: The Life of a Child?
Alex: The Life of a Child has a TMDB rating of 7.1/10 based on 5 votes.
