Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story
When there was nothing to believe in, she believed in herself.
2003 · 104 min · ★ 7.3 · Drama, TV Movie
Based on a true story. Liz Murray is a young girl who is taken care of by her loving, but drug-addicted parents. Liz becomes homeless at 15 and after a tragedy comes upon her, she begins her work to finish high school.
Directed by Peter Levin · Written by Ronni Kern
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Kelly Lynch Jean Murray -
Robert Bockstael David -
Makyla Smith Chris -
Elliot Page Young Lisa -
Jennifer Pisana Young Liz -
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Marla McLean Lisa - M Marguerite McNeil Eva
- A Amber Godfrey Dawn
- S Seamus Morrison Bobby
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