Based on a true story of tragedy and perseverance, “The Brooke Ellison Story” (8 p.m.,A&E) was completed long before the recent and unexpected death of its director, Christopher Reeve.

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Last Saturday, Christopher Reeve called producer Howard Meltzer to say how happy he was with “The Brooke Ellison Story.” He had just seen a DVD of the two-hour film he directed about a bright ...

There comes a crucial point in The Brooke Ellison Story, an A&E; cable movie directed by Christopher Reeve shortly before he died earlier this month, in which the mother of a young woman in a ...

Brooke Ellison, whose struggle with paralysis was the subject of a 2004 TV movie directed by Christopher Reeve, is seeking a seat in the New York state Senate. Ellison runs for N.Y. seat - Los ...

Just like the film’s director, Christopher Reeve, Brooke Ellison overcame tragedy to help others. Although they had spent limited time together before last summer, Christopher Reeve and Brook… ...

Brooke’s story captured the attention of actor Christopher Reeve, who was also paralyzed after an accident. They had many conversations and he directed a 2004 television movie based on her life ...

FOR his last film, Chris topher Reeve chose a topic he knew well – paralysis: the toll it takes and the courage it inspires. The made-for-TV movie, which he directed but whose premiere he did… ...

Christopher Reeve’s death will bring a bigger audience to The Brooke Ellison Story. The poignant film deserves the attention because it’s a high point of his career.With sensitivity and ...