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At 15, Liz Murray finds herself living on the streets after her mentally ill, drug-addicted parents falter in their attempts to keep their family together. Instead of crumbling, the troubled teen clings to hope and determination, and works her way up and out of homelessness - all the way to Harvard University. This three-time Emmy-nominated film is based on an incredible true story.
Original Release
04/07/2003
US Release
04/07/2003
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Thora Birch | Liz Murray |
| Michael Riley | Peter |
| Robert Bockstael | David |
| Makyla Smith | Chris |
| Kelly Lynch | Jean Murray |
| Jennifer Pisana | Young Liz |
| Aron Tager | Pops |
| Elliot Page | Young Lisa |
| Marla McLean | Lisa |
| Marguerite McNeil | Eva |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Thora Birch | Liz Murray |
| Michael Riley | Peter |
| Robert Bockstael | David |
| Makyla Smith | Chris |
| Kelly Lynch | Jean Murray |
| Jennifer Pisana | Young Liz |
| Aron Tager | Pops |
| Elliot Page | Young Lisa |
| Marla McLean | Lisa |
| Marguerite McNeil | Eva |
| Amber Godfrey | Dawn |
| Seamus Morrison | Bobby |
| John Fulton | Old Irish Cop |
| Rejean Cournoyer | Young Irish Cop |
| Mauralea Austin | Miss Wanda |
| Kristine Slawter | Tall Thin Girl |
| Mary-Colin Chisholm | Teacher at Public School |
| Stan Carew | New York Times Editor |
| Cecil Wright | Mr. Maki |
| Deb Allen | Counselor |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Liz Murray | Executive Producer |
| Barnet Bain | Executive Producer |
| Stephen Deutsch | Executive Producer |
| Alan Nevins | Executive Producer |
| Tom Patricia | Executive Producer |
| Ronni Kern | Producer |
| Michael Mahoney | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2003 | Emmy | Outstanding Single Camera Picture Editing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special | Nominated |
| 2003 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie | Nominated |
| 2003 | Emmy | Outstanding Made for Television Movie | Nominated |
