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Alex: The Life of a Child (1986)
Unrated
TV Movie | 100 min | Biography, Drama

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Alex: The Life of a Child (1986)

Unrated

TV Movie | 100 min | Biography, Drama

Alexandra Deford, a precious and precocious girl, was just eight years old when she died in 1980 following a battle against the debilitating effects of cystic fibrosis, the number-one genetic killer of children. Her poignant and uplifting ...See moreAlexandra Deford, a precious and precocious girl, was just eight years old when she died in 1980 following a battle against the debilitating effects of cystic fibrosis, the number-one genetic killer of children. Her poignant and uplifting story touched the hearts of millions when it was first published and then made into a memorable television movie. A new introduction contains information on the latest cystic fibrosis research, and a touching postcript reveals how the Deford family came to terms with the loss of Alex. Whenever he speaks, sportswriter Frank Deford knows people will bring articles for him to sign. But what makes him happiest is when someone attends a sports-oriented lecture and brings a copy of Alex: The Life of a Child for him to sign. "Invariably, and happily, there's usually someone at each appearance who either brings that book or wants to talk about their connection to cystic fibrosis." Deford says. "It's tremendously gratifying to me. Rarely does a week go by that I don't get a letter about that book. People leave things at her grave. They really do. I have people tell me that she changed their lives. It's terribly dramatic, but they literally say that. I heard from a woman who became a pediatric nurse after reading the book. Hearing from people like that means more to me than anything." Written by Written by Kasey Louise See less

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22 cast members

Name	Known for
Craig T. Nelson Frank Deford Frank Deford See fewer	Coach (1989)
Bonnie Bedelia Carole Deford Carole Deford See fewer	Die Hard (1988)
Gennie James Alex Deford Alex Deford See fewer	Places in the Heart (1984)
Danny Corkill Chris Deford Chris Deford See fewer	Dune (1984)
Mark Withers Mac Deford Mac Deford See fewer	Magnum, P.I. (1980)
Melonie Mazman Hayden Zehra Deford (as Melonie Mazman) Zehra Deford (as Melonie Mazman) See fewer	Charlie, Trevor and a Girl Savannah (2015)
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Dann Florek Dr. Tom Dolan Dr. Tom Dolan See fewer	Hard Rain (1998)
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Jane Schoettle Woman in Market (as Jane Schoetle) Woman in Market (as Jane Schoetle) See fewer	Short Circuit 2 (1988)
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Harley Cross Chris Deford (6-8 years) Chris Deford (6-8 years) See fewer	The Believers (1987)
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