(2003)Directed by Peter Levin104 min · PGDrama, TV Movie

“When there was nothing to believe in, she believed in herself.”

Based on a true story. Liz Murray is a young girl who is taken care of by her loving, but drug-addicted parents. Liz becomes homeless at 15 and after a tragedy comes upon her, she begins her work to finish high school.

Thora Birchas Liz Murray

Michael Rileyas Peter

Kelly Lynchas Jean Murray

Robert Bockstaelas David

Makyla Smithas Chris

Elliot Pageas Young Lisa

JP Jennifer Pisanaas Young Liz

Aron Tageras Pops

Marla McLeanas Lisa

MM Marguerite McNeilas Eva

Amber Godfreyas Dawn

Seamus Morrisonas Bobby

John Fultonas Old Irish Cop

Rejean Cournoyeras Young Irish Cop

Mauralea Austinas Miss Wanda

Kristine Slawteras Tall Thin Girl

Mary-Colin Chisholmas Teacher at Public School

Stan Carewas New York Times Editor

CW Cecil Wrightas Mr. Maki

Deb Allenas Counselor

Bailey Williamsas Girl #1

Desiree Adamsas Girl #2

Adrien Dixonas Boy #1

Ashton Benetteas Boy #2

Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story