Hallmark Hall Of Fame
Ellen Foster (1997x4)
: 14, 1997
Adaptation of the novel by Kaye Gibbons
Ten-year-old Ellen's existence with her alcoholic father is bearable only because of the love of her gentle mother. When her mother dies, Ellen finds herself shuffled among cruel and selfish relatives, including her venomous grandmother. Through it all, though, Ellen remains resilient, drawing strength from a few friendships and a boundless supply of hope. Stars Jena Malone