Never Tell Me Never

Never Tell Me Never

1998 · 96 min · ★ 5.0 · Drama, TV Movie

This is the true story of Janine Shepard, a world class skier faced with tragedy, being hit by a car and being told she will never walk again.

Directed by David Elfick · Written by John Cundill

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