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Promised a Miracle

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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.
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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
Roni Weisberg
Screenwriter
David Hill, John With
Production Co
Republic Television
Rating
PG-13, TV-14
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 36m