Alex: The Life of a Child (1986)
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 - Frank Deford
- Bonnie Bedelia - Carole Deford
- Gennie James - Alex Deford
- Danny Corkill - Chris Deford
- Mark Withers - Mac Deford
- Dann Florek - Dr. Tom Dolan
- Rachel Blanchard - Wendy
- Cherry Jones - Tina Crawford
Screenplay
- Carol Evan McKeand (Teleplay)
- Frank Deford (Book)
- Nigel McKeand (Teleplay)
Themes
Touching Family Stories, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, Siblings Bound Tight Against the World, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds
Keywords
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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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed Alex: The Life of a Child?
- Alex: The Life of a Child was directed by Robert Markowitz.
- Who stars in Alex: The Life of a Child?
- Alex: The Life of a Child stars Craig T. Nelson, Bonnie Bedelia, Gennie James, Danny Corkill, Mark Withers, Dann Florek.
- How long is Alex: The Life of a Child?
- Alex: The Life of a Child has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Alex: The Life of a Child?
- Alex: The Life of a Child is a Drama film.
- Where was Alex: The Life of a Child produced?
- Alex: The Life of a Child was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Alex: The Life of a Child?
- The themes of Alex: The Life of a Child include: Touching Family Stories, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, Siblings Bound Tight Against the World, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds.