"The Loretta Claiborne Story"
2000

Directed by:
Lee Grant

Writing credits:
Grace McKeaney

Studio:
Walt Disney Home Video

Plot Outline: Loretta Claiborne's fellow Americans became aware of her many remarkable achievements when she garnered numerous awards throughout her lifetime. Now, here is her true story starring Kimberly Elise (BELOVED) and Camryn Manheim (TV's THE PRACTICE) as the dedicated social worker whose compassion inspired Loretta to remarkable heights while overcoming all odds. Your entire family will be moved and enthralled by the amazing life of this championship athlete and dedicated advocate for the physically challenged that the Los Angeles Daily News applauds as "a smart and moving tribute" to two courageous women.


Cast:
Loretta Claiborne... Kimberly Elise
Janet McFarland... Camryn Manheim
Rita Claiborne... Tina Lifford
Sam Claiborne... Damon Gupton
Christine Claiborne... Nicole Ari Parker
Miss Rydell... Nancy Palk
Alice... Anais Granofsky
Russian Athlete... Strahil Dobrey
Tim... Sal Figliomeni
Miss Reeves... Larissa Laskin