Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story

Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story

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

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Release Date

4/7/2003

Runtime

104 mins

Overview

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.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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An earnest, inspiring true story about a teenager who refuses to let homelessness and family tragedy define her future. It's emotionally grounded and ultimately affirming, charting one girl's determination to reclaim her life through education.

Mood

HopefulMelancholicDefiant

Themes

Coming of ageFamilyRedemptionSurvival

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Steady

Structure

Linear

Heads up

AddictionChild endangerment

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