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Pour que la vie continue

Original title: The Brooke Ellison Story
  • TV Movie
  • 2004
  • PG
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
1.8K
YOUR RATING
Pour que la vie continue (2004)
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BiographyDrama

A young girl who has been a quadriplegic since childhood from a near-fatal neck injury fights against all odds to succeed in life from grade school to her acceptance to college with the assi... Read allA young girl who has been a quadriplegic since childhood from a near-fatal neck injury fights against all odds to succeed in life from grade school to her acceptance to college with the assistance of her loyal, dedicated mother.A young girl who has been a quadriplegic since childhood from a near-fatal neck injury fights against all odds to succeed in life from grade school to her acceptance to college with the assistance of her loyal, dedicated mother.

  • Director
    • Christopher Reeve
  • Writers
    • Brooke Ellison
    • Jean Ellison
    • Camille Thomasson
  • Stars
    • Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
    • John Slattery
    • Lacey Chabert
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    1.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Christopher Reeve
    • Writers
      • Brooke Ellison
      • Jean Ellison
      • Camille Thomasson
    • Stars
      • Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
      • John Slattery
      • Lacey Chabert
    • 25User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
    Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
    • Jean Ellison
    John Slattery
    John Slattery
    • Ed Ellison
    Lacey Chabert
    Lacey Chabert
    • Brooke Ellison
    Vanessa Marano
    Vanessa Marano
    • Young Brooke Ellison
    Jenson Goins
    Jenson Goins
    • Young Kysten Ellison
    Devon Gearhart
    Devon Gearhart
    • Young Reed Ellison
    Lauren Barrett
    Lauren Barrett
    • Older Kysten Ellison
    Ryan P. Hudson
    • Reed Ellison
    • (as Ryan Hudson)
    Luke Flynn
    Luke Flynn
    • Jan Djilas
    Terrence Gibney
    • Mr. Barnes
    • (as Terence Gibney)
    Sabah
    Sabah
    • Cara
    Jerry Lee Leighton
    • Mr. Linski
    Ramona Tyler
    • Bobbi
    • (as Ramona Tyler)
    Melinda Walsh
    • Barbara
    Judy Leavell
    • Muriel
    Bernard Hocke
    Bernard Hocke
    • Neurosurgeon #1
    Wilbur Fitzgerald
    Wilbur Fitzgerald
    • Neurosurgeon #2
    Marco St. John
    Marco St. John
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    • Director
      • Christopher Reeve
    • Writers
      • Brooke Ellison
      • Jean Ellison
      • Camille Thomasson
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews25

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    10michael-beckerman

    A terrific film about an amazing family

    Made by someone else, this could have been melodramatic and false. Chris

    Reeve unflinchingly shows what life is like for someone with a spinal cord injury. Though the story is one of astonishing hope and triumph, all through it has

    darker details that animate the story, and keep it from being an simple

    glorification. The acting is at all times believable, and often deeply moving; the camera work is sure and effective; the locations are perfectly presented, and the whole tone is honest and respectful.

    This is one of the best films of the year!
    libbys-60575

    Brooke Ellison Story

    I have which the movie and I was upset about Brooke. I would which the movie over and over again. I will say to my Friends about this movie. The movie was so good that I want to get the DVD out it is that good of movie. I will Rate this movie 10 out of 10 it was that good.I was which the movie all morning and I was at school when I was which the movie. I would which the movie when I am in bed at home and I will say to my mum ,dad, my sister and my Friends too. I got a relay under standing of this movie and I will keep on which it. I can not say much more I am blowhen a way about this movie I loved the movie so much I do not no what to say. I loved it so MUCH
    annonymous73

    Inspiring

    I just caught this on A & E. The dedication is to Christopher Reeve, who directed it, so it makes me think it is the premiere of the movie but I don't know (I thought it had aired earlier this year).

    The story is about Brooke Ellison, who was struck by a car at a very young age. Her family helped nurse her back to health and to get through the rest of school as well as university, her mother attended all classes with her and helped her physically. According to the movie, Brooke used a voice-activated computer system for her work and she controlled her chair by a retainer in her mouth.

    It is amazing what she and her family went through to get her through school. As it turns out, she was/is very bright, thus getting accepted to Harvard.

    A great story. If you have no disabilities, it shows how lucky some people are not to have them; but at the same time, some who do have them do not let it slow them down and are probably more determined to get on with a meaningful life.

    Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio is always lovely to watch and Lacey Chabert, as Brooke, is wonderful. Highly recommend it!
    kmcampbell7

    Very Good

    This movie was very inspirational. I really like how it showed how the siblings had a hard time adjusting to the family sacrifice for Brooke. I would have liked a little more insight into the struggles the parents went through. That much distance between a husband and wife would have been tough on every aspect of a relationship emotionally, physically, and mentally. I know the story was about the mother and daughter but more of the parents would have been good. Oh the real Brooke Ellison is running for senate in NY State!!! I would vote for her, politics needs more people like her involved. Reeve was a very good director he said he wanted to do a comedy next. It's unfortunate that he never got the chance.
    Campbellmnc

    A Very Moving Experience

    I just got finished watching the Brooke Ellison Story and I have been so touched at the courage that she has. At every obstacle that she faced, she conquered. I just wish that everyone would have the ambition and courage to do so much more.

    It also showed how much parents will give up to make sure that their children are happy. Her whole family is full of support for Brooke.

    I very good movie, directed by a terrific man, who will be greatly missed by many. Lacey played an excellent part, really made you feel what Brooke felt. I hope that everyone will watch this movie and learn something.

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    • Trivia
      Christopher Reeve's final directing project.
    • Goofs
      Early in the movie, Brooke is wearing what is called a "Halo". It's used to keep the patient's head still with screws put into the skull. Brooke turns her head while wearing one to look at her father. This would be impossible with a real one with real screws.
    • Connections
      Featured in Super/Man: L'histoire de Christopher Reeve (2024)
    • Soundtracks
      It's Gonna Be Okay
      Performed by Theresa Andersson

      Written by Anders Osborne and Joshua Ragsdale

      Courtesy of Basin Street Records

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 14, 2007 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • A&E
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Brooke Ellison Story
    • Filming locations
      • Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • A+E Networks
      • Sony Pictures Television
      • Cambria Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 31m(91 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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