Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story

2003 | 104 minutes | 7.4 ★ (111)

Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story
  • 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.

  • Release Date

    07 April 2003

  • DirectingPeter Levin
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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