The Loretta Claiborne Story


2h 2000

Brief Synopsis

Television movie based on the true story of Loretta Claiborne, a mentally and physically challenged African-American woman, who became a champion Special Olympics athlete. Unable to walk or talk before the age of 4, Claiborne holds the Special Olympics record for the one-mile run, has completed more

Film Details

Also Known As
Loretta Claiborne Story, Wonderful World of Disney (01/16/00), The
Genre
Biography
Release Date
2000
Production Company
ABC Entertainment Group; Dolby Laboratories, Inc.; Walt Disney Company Studio Facilities
Distribution Company
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

Synopsis

Television movie based on the true story of Loretta Claiborne, a mentally and physically challenged African-American woman, who became a champion Special Olympics athlete. Unable to walk or talk before the age of 4, Claiborne holds the Special Olympics record for the one-mile run, has completed more than 25 marathons and received the 1996 Arthur Ashe Award For Courage at the ESPY Awards.

Film Details

Also Known As
Loretta Claiborne Story, Wonderful World of Disney (01/16/00), The
Genre
Biography
Release Date
2000
Production Company
ABC Entertainment Group; Dolby Laboratories, Inc.; Walt Disney Company Studio Facilities
Distribution Company
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Aired in United States January 16, 2000

Aired in United States on Video February 13, 2001

Telecast as a presentation of "The Wonderful World of Disney."

Began shooting May 27, 1999.

Completed shooting June 25, 1999.

TV rating: TV-PG