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Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story

The true story of Olympic gold medalist Gail Devers (Charlayne Woodard) and her fight to combat Graves disease while becoming the fastest female sprinter in the world. From a setback in Seoul that nearly costs her the use of her feet to her excruciating battle with the crippling illness to victories in Barcelona and Atlanta, Gail proves she's got the heart of a champion in this inspirational original biography. Louis Gossett Jr., Jeffrey Sams, Tina Lifford, Robert Guillaume and Paula Kelly costar.

Top Cast

  • Charlayne Woodard

    Charlayne Woodard

    Gail Devers

  • Louis Gossett Jr.

    Louis Gossett Jr.

    Bob Kersee

  • Tina Lifford

    Tina Lifford

    Jackie Joyner-Kersee

  • Jeffrey D. Sams

    Jeffrey D. Sams

    RJ Hampton

  • Robert Guillaume

    Robert Guillaume

    Reverend Devers

  • Paula Kelly

    Paula Kelly

    Mrs. Devers

  • John Schuck

    John Schuck

    Dr. Ginsburg

  • Stephanie Faracy

    Stephanie Faracy

    Dr. Otis

Overview

The true story of Olympic gold medalist Gail Devers (Charlayne Woodard) and her fight to combat Graves disease while becoming the fastest female sprinter in the world. From a setback in Seoul that nearly costs her the use of her feet to her excruciating battle with the crippling illness to victories in Barcelona and Atlanta, Gail proves she's got the heart of a champion in this inspirational original biography. Louis Gossett Jr., Jeffrey Sams, Tina Lifford, Robert Guillaume and Paula Kelly costar.

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