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More Than Meets the Eye: The Joan Brock Story (2003)

made-for-TV tearsinspirational overload90s afterschool special energy

Overview

DramaTV Movie

Based on the true story of a beloved teacher for the blind who discovers she herself is losing her eyesight.

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Content warning
cancerloss of loved oneblindness

Standout Aspects

Acting

Carey Lowell commits to every single emotional beat.

Writing

Surprisingly nuanced for Lifetime-adjacent fare.

Best for:Solo: Ugly-crying in pajamas with zero witnesses.·Background: Fold laundry while half-watching, still cry somehow.
Heads up:Emotional: Multiple cancer deaths and vision loss. Pack tissues.
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Director

Mike Robe

ReleasedJun 16, 2003
Runtime1h 26m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Paceslow
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feelheavy
Lifetime
Von Zerneck Sertner Films

Top Cast

Carey Lowell

Carey Lowell

Joan Brock

Dylan Walsh

Dylan Walsh

Jim Brock

Rod Wilson

Rod Wilson

Joe Beringer

Karen LeBlanc

Karen LeBlanc

Jennifer Wigmore

Jennifer Wigmore

Marsha

Cedric Smith

Cedric Smith

Bob

Jamie Johnston

Jamie Johnston

Cory

Robert Bockstael

Robert Bockstael

Dr. Corbett

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

The real Joan Brock became a motivational speaker after her story aired; the film's teleplay was adapted from her memoir.

Insight

This aired on CBS, not Lifetime, but pioneered the 'inspirational disability drama' template that defined 2000s cable movies.

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