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Homeless to Harvard (DVD, 2004)

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The Lifetime original movie HOMELESS TO HARVARD tells the amazing true story of former troubled teen Liz Murray (Thora Birch in a gritty, affecting performance). Born into a poor, dysfunctional family led by a coke-addicted father and blind, HIV-positive mother (Kelly Lynch in an equally powerful performance), Liz spends her formative years exposed to the drugs and neglect that eventually drive her toward living on the streets of New York at age 15. It isn't until her mother's death from AIDS that Liz decides to turn her life around by going back to high school, becoming a star student, and earning a scholarship to Harvard University through an essay contest sponsored by the New York Times. This tough, unsparing account of Liz's personal transformation garnered three Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Made for Television Movie and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Made for TV Movie.

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UPC0012569447424

eBay Product ID (ePID)30903100

Product Key Features

ActorThora Birch, Kelly Lynch

RatingNR

Movie/TV TitleHomeless to Harvard

DirectorPeter Levin

FormatDVD

Release Year2004

GenreDrama

Additional Product Features

Number of Discs1

Country/Region of ManufactureUSA

Leading RoleThora Birch, Kelly Lynch

Release Date20040907

Film CountryUSA

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by weski005
17 Sep, 2023Most favourable review
Great real life story of a young girl with drug-addicted parents that went from being homeless to graduation from Harvard.
Students were intrigued with this real-life story of a homeless girl. She went from not attending school to a group home and eventually finished high school in two years and got accepted into Harvard where she graduated from. Students also were interested in the interview of the real Liz Murray which the movie portrayed.
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by donaswin
20 Jun, 2022Most critical review
Inspirational
My main aim in viewing this movie was the inspiration that I predicted it would relate, not only to me but to any future views that I pass it to. I have read the related book and was impressed enough to want the movie.
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by tiffany-fawn-82
26 Nov, 2019
Love movie, but bought as gift!
I really enjoyed this movie, it is based on a true story and it is both sad and happy. My daughter has wanted to own this movie for a while and had been asking me to find it for her for a while so I finally found it and was able to get it for her.
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by anm0552
17 Aug, 2021
I couldn't think of a better title. "Homeless to Harvard" is exactly what the story is about.
A totally true story and a great movie. All you have to do is want something and be willing to work for it.
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by red_war_97
26 Nov, 2020
This is life resilience at its best
True story about addiction n recovery, the best
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by neenah-pr
30 Jun, 2020
Life Warriors Overcoming Story
Excellent family movie about reaching goals and overcoming obstacles in life!!!
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by dave4255dg
09 Jul, 2019
Really awesome!
I have been waiting to see this movie for a long time; it was great!
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by ofiwugayru2@deleted
03 Feb, 2020
Uplifting
Good movie
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by ahjade88
24 Nov, 2017
Good quality, good price
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by tytytrish
12 Feb, 2020
Great Addition
Great addition to my classroom library! Sparks compelling conversation.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned