Ellison is portrayed by Lacey Chabert and Vanessa Marano in The Brooke Ellison Story. The 2004 TV movie was directed by fellow quadriplegic Christopher Reeve, star of Superman. It is also notable for being Reeve's final directing project. The film aired after Reeve's death.
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“Then, the cool kindliness of sheets, that soon
Smooth away trouble; and the rough male kiss
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Shining and free; blue-massing clouds; the keen
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