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The Ryan White Story (1989)
Director: John Herzfeld
Cast: Judith Light, Michael Bowen, Nikki Cox, George Dzundza
7.1Runtime102 min
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The story of Ryan White, a 13-year-old haemophiliac who contracted AIDS from factor VIII, which was used to control this disorder.
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Fans of thought-provoking dramas will appreciate the poignant true story portrayed in The Ryan White Story (1989). Directed by John Herzfeld, the film features standout performances, particularly from Judith Light, that sensitively explore the challenges faced by Ryan White, a 13-year-old with hemophilia who contracts AIDS in the 1980s.
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The Ryan White Story is a 1989 American made-for-television biographical drama film starring Lukas Haas, and Judith Light, directed by John Herzfeld. The film first aired on the ABC network on January 16, 1989. It is based on the true story of the American teenager Ryan White, who became a national poster child for HIV/AIDS in the United States, after being expelled from middle school because of his infection. Nielsen ratings estimated that the movie was seen by 15 million viewers on the original airing.
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