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DVD : WilmaIn association with Amazon.comstarring: Shirley Jo Finney, Cicely Tyson, Jason Bernard, Joe Seneca, Denzel Washington directed by: Bud Greenspan  Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD Brand: Image Entertainment EAN: 0089353701925 Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC Label: S'More Manufacturer: S'More Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: S'More Release Date: January 16, 2007 Running Time: 100 minutes Studio: S'More Theatrical Release Date: December 19, 1977 Sales Rank: 11552 MPN: SMO7019DVD Related Items: Editorial Review: Description: At the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome, Wilma Rudolph stunned the world by becoming the first woman to win 3 consecutive gold medals in Track & Field. But the most amazing part of this true story is that Wilma (Shirley Jo Finney) was afflicted by the crippling disease polio, a disease she conquered on her way to becoming one of America's greatest athletes. The story begins with Wilma's childhood in rural Tennessee, when her parents first learn she had contracted this horrendous disease. Her mother (Cicely Tyson) does everything in her power to bolster Wilma's self confidence and help her triumph over the handicap. Her ceaseless determination pays off as Wilma develops her strength, speed and agility. But her greatest triumph comes at the 1960 Olympics where her astounding physical abilities and determination make her the darling of the Games. Average Rating:
 Rating: - WILMAThis made for TV docudrama is the true story of Wilma Rudolph, one of America's greatest Olympic athletes. Wilma was born into a poor (by our standards), black family in Tennessee and rose to become the crowd favorite at the 1960 Olympics in Rome where she became the fastest woman in the world and the first American woman to win three gold medals in the same competition. Her journey included overcoming a debilitating case of polio at a young age which forced her to wear a brace and heavy shoes for ... Read More Rating:  - "Skeeter"I really liked this movie and I can especially recommend it for family viewing. It shows a close, functioning family without excess sentimentality. The movie focuses on how Wilma overcame polio and personal obstacles to become a great runner and Olympic champion. Most of the movie deals with these struggles without too much time spent on the actual Olympic experience( nice original footage of the real Wilma in action). It also shows an era when real grown-ups were in charge. The ... Read More Rating: - excellent retelling of Wilma Rudolph's lifeI owned this in VHS format, and I was very happy to finally have it in DVD. Wilma Rudolph is an inspirational person - one who overcame polio, poverty, etc., to set the world on its heels in the Olympics. A very young Denzel Washington plays Robert, Wilma's love interest. Cicely Tyson is superb as usual. Although originally made for TV, the film speaks well to a turbulent time. I love the scenes when the Tennessee Tech. Coach Temple makes the jokes about FDR in his social studies lessons and when he makes ... Read More Rating: - This Is A Good Movie!I watched this movie on TV and I really liked it. It is based on a true story and is about Olympic track and field athlete Wilma Rudolph who had contacted Polio when she was 4 years old and despite that went on to become an olympic gold winning athlete and this movie is an inspiration to follow ones dreams and never give up. Wilma Rudolph is played by Cicely Tyson who was wonderful and I highly recommend this movie! Browse for similar items by category:
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