Rise and Walk: The Dennis Byrd Story

TV Movie
19941994
1h 28min

The true story of Dennis Byrd, his football career, his terrible accident, and his miraculous recovery and rehabilitation.The true story of Dennis Byrd, his football career, his terrible accident, and his miraculous recovery and rehabilitation.The true story of Dennis Byrd, his football career, his terrible accident, and his miraculous recovery and rehabilitation.

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Director
- Michael Dinner
Writers
- Dennis Byrd(book "Rise and Walk: The Trial and Triumph of Dennis Byrd")
- Michael D'Orso(book "Rise and Walk: The Trial and Triumph of Dennis Byrd")
- John Miglis(teleplay)
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Director
- Michael Dinner
Writers
- Dennis Byrd(book "Rise and Walk: The Trial and Triumph of Dennis Byrd")
- Michael D'Orso(book "Rise and Walk: The Trial and Triumph of Dennis Byrd")
- John Miglis(teleplay)
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The true story of Dennis Byrd, his football career, his terrible accident, and his miraculous recovery and rehabilitation.

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7/10

Inspiring story, excellent cast

This story is terrific for a TV movie and should have been made into a feature length film. Peter Berg is just excellent as the fallen football hero who is given a second chance at life and, with the help of the almighty God, walks just 3 months after breaking his neck.

I wish this movie was on video. It should be in everyone's video library!

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