The Ryan White Story (1989) (TV)

User Rating:

7.1/10   

Director:

John Herzfeld

Writers (WGA):

Phil Penningroth (story)
Phil Penningroth (teleplay) ...

Release Date:

16 January 1989 (USA)

Genre:

Biography | Drama

Plot:

The story of Ryan White, a 13-year-old haemophiliac who contracted AIDS from factor VIII, which was used to control this disorder.

Plot Keywords:

AIDS | Sick Child | Child

Cast

Judith Light	...	Jeanne White
Lukas Haas	...	Ryan White
Michael Bowen	...	Harley
Nikki Cox	...	Andrea White
George Dzundza	...	Dr. Kleiman
Valerie Landsburg
Sarah Jessica Parker	...	Laura
Mitch Ryan	...	Tom
Peter Scolari	...	David Day
Grace Zabriskie	...	Gloria White
George C. Scott	...	Charles Vaughan Sr
Kathy Wagner	...	Sue Hatch
Casey Ellison	...	Heath
Cliff Bemis
Mark Joy	...	Charles Vaughan Jr.

Runtime:

Brazil:102 min | Argentina:105 min | USA:105 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Iceland:L | Argentina:Atp

Filming Locations:

Statesville, North Carolina, USA

Company:

Landsburg Company

Trivia:

The final scene was filmed at South Iredell High School in Statesville, North Carolina.

Quotes:

Judith Light: I'm Judith Light. The film you are about to see 'The Ryan White Story' is being shown in an encore presentation as a tribute to Ryan.
[Narrating]
Judith Light: I played his mother, Jeanne, and through the filming I came to know him. I remember Ryan for his enthusiasm and his passion for life. He was with us from start to finish as we filmed his story. He was everywhere; caring, helping; and above all savoring the experience. I will forever miss him. His courage inspired us; his sheer warmed us; and his grace made our troubles insignificant. Ryan always considered making this movie the highlight of his life.

Amazing, courageous boy!

Ryan White was an absolutely amazing boy. It's incredible that for such a young kid to be hit with everything he was, that he could so many wonderful things and touch the hearts of so many people. This movie tells the story of Ryan first contracting AIDS and what the city of Kokomo, Indiana put him through when he attempted to return to school. Thankfully he was able to escape most of the prejudice and live out the remainder of his life surrounded by people who loved him and cared about him. He was my hero. I named my son after him. If you don't know who he is, I highly recommend watching this movie.