More Than Meets the Eye: The Joan Brock Story
When her world went dark, she saw nothing but a future filled with hope.
2003 · 86 min · ★ 7.3 · Drama, TV Movie
Based on the true story of a beloved teacher for the blind who discovers she herself is losing her eyesight.
Directed by Mike Robe
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Carey Lowell Joan Brock -
Dylan Walsh Jim Brock -
Rod Wilson Joe Beringer -
Jennifer Pisana Joy -
Karen LeBlanc -
Jennifer Wigmore Marsha - J Janet Amos
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Cedric Smith Bob -
Jamie Johnston Cory - J Jordan Smith Jamal
- E Erik J. Berg Zack
- D Daniel Boiteau Robbie
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