For Hope(1996)
In three months, she'll hardly recognize her own face. In six months, she won't be able to use her hands. In a year, she'll need a miracle. But the disease that is so ravaging her body can never destroy her spirit.
The life and death of a young woman who suffered from scleroderma, and how she and her family coped.
Movie: For Hope
Top 10 Billed Cast
Hope Altman
Molly Altman
David Altman
Annie Altman
Alan Altman
Ken Altman
Laura Altman
Audrey Altman
Jennifer
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