Alex: The Life of a Child

Alex: The Life of a Child

6.4 | 1986-04-23 | Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Robert Markowitz Director
Frank Deford Book
Nigel McKeand Producer
Carol Evan McKeand Teleplay
Nigel McKeand Teleplay

Cast

Craig T. Nelson
Craig T. Nelson
Frank Deford
Bonnie Bedelia
Bonnie Bedelia
Carole Deford
Gennie James
Gennie James
Alex Deford
Danny Corkill
Danny Corkill
Chris Deford
Mark Withers
Mark Withers
Mac Deford
Dann Florek
Dann Florek
Dr. Tom Dolan

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