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Mood:
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- Starting OverHuman SpiritRedemptionAgainst the OddsDysfunctional FamilyAmbitionHopesLife is a Bitch more...
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Genres:
- DramaMelodrama
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- New YorkHigh SchoolUniversity
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Homeless to Harvard, 2003
English
USA
Profile of Homeless to Harvard
The mood of Homeless to Harvard is emotional, sincere, and captivating. The plot centers around starting over, going against the odds, and redemption. It is a drama movie. Stylistically, Homeless to Harvard is a melodrama. In approach, it is serious and realistic. It takes place, at least partly, at a university. Homeless to Harvard is set in New York. It happens in contemporary times. It is drawn from a biography and originally a true story.
Summary of Homeless to Harvard
Based on real-life events, this drama directed by Peter Levin tells the inspiring story of Liz Murray (Thora Birch), a homeless teen forced to care for herself and live on the streets when her parents lose their battle with drug addiction. Determined to find a better future for herself, Murray goes back to high school and manages to get her diploma, capping off her achievements by winning a scholarship to prestigious Harvard University.
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 7 April 2003 |
| Runtime: | 104 min |
Cast and Crew
as Liz Murray
as Jean Murray
