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      Promised a Miracle

      PG-13 1988 1h 36m Drama List
      Reviews Based on an actual incident, this drama follows the trial of Alice Elizabeth "Lucky" Parker (Rosanna Arquette) and her husband, Larry (Judge Reinhold). Fervently religious people, the Parkers opt to stop giving their diabetic son, Wesley (Vonni Ribisi), his regular dose of insulin in the belief that God will heal him. When Wesley dies after days without insulin, the two are charged with manslaughter and must deal with the repercussions of their decision. Read More Read Less

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      Synopsis Based on an actual incident, this drama follows the trial of Alice Elizabeth "Lucky" Parker (Rosanna Arquette) and her husband, Larry (Judge Reinhold). Fervently religious people, the Parkers opt to stop giving their diabetic son, Wesley (Vonni Ribisi), his regular dose of insulin in the belief that God will heal him. When Wesley dies after days without insulin, the two are charged with manslaughter and must deal with the repercussions of their decision.
      Director
      Stephen Gyllenhaal
      Producer
      Preston Fischer
      Screenwriter
      David Hill, John With
      Production Co
      Republic Television
      Rating
      PG-13, TV-14
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 36m