Miracle in Lane 2 (2000) (TV)

Director:

Greg Beeman

Writers (WGA):

Joel Kauffmann (written by) and
Donald C. Yost (written by)

Release Date:

13 May 2000 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Family | Sport

Plot:

Based on a true story, a 13-year-old boy who uses a wheelchair is determined to win a trophy like his athletic older brother. |

Plot Keywords:

Wheelchair | Disney Channel Original Movie | Based On True Story | Number In Title

Awards:

3 wins & 3 nominations

Cast

Frankie Muniz	...	Justin Yoder
Rick Rossovich	...	Myron Yoder
Molly Hagan	...	Sheila Yoder
Patrick Levis	...	Seth Yoder
Roger Aaron Brown	...	Vic Sauder
Tuc Watkins	...	God / Bobby Wade
Brittany Paige Bouck	...	Cindy
Todd Hurst	...	Brad
Kara Keough	...	Teresa
Joel McKinnon Miller	...	Bill
Holmes Osborne	...	Randall
Freda Foh Shen	...	Dr. Kwan
Christian Copelin	...	Pipsqueak
Judith Drake	...	Volunteer
Rick Fitts	...	Soccer Coach

Runtime:

120 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:PG (DVD rating) | Australia:G

Company:

Hal Roach Studios

Trivia:

During one of the races, the real Justin Yoder can be seen in the crowd.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Rick Rossovich tells Molly Hagan that he promises to go his son's baseball game, he says "I promise" with a three finger boy scout promise. When you see his the front of his face, Rick has clutched his fourth finger and his thumb, but when you see the scene again, seconds later, from the back, he bends his fourth finger without using his thumb.

Soundtrack:

Blessed

Uplifting movie with outstanding cast

Justin Yoder (Frankie Muniz) wants desperately to win a trophy. He wants to compete, to succeed, to win. One problem. Justin is in a wheelchair.

While his disability has hampered him for years, Justin finally finds something that he can do--soapbox derbies. After talking his parents into it, he launches into a whole new stage of his life, finding that he is good at something, and he might even have a chance at a trophy.

This movie caught my eye one day a little over a year ago on the Disney channel. I watch 'Malcolm in the Middle' and quickly recognized Frankie Muniz. However, it was not him I came away loving, it was Patrick Levis. Patrick plays Seth Yoder, Justin's older brother. I have a brother of my own with a disability, so I understood every single one of Seth's feelings and frustrations. The scene in which Seth breaks down and spills his feelings to his father was especially poignant. Thank you, Patrick, for such a beautiful and understanding performance. This movie is careful not to deny the truths of being a sibling to someone with a disability--a rare and wonderful thing for films.

All in all, a magnificent piece of work, especially for a made-for-TV movie.