Celebrates �� Years
From Heather Graham To Heather Locklear, The Lifetime Original Remains A Favorite. By Barb Oates
Do You Remember These Lifetime Originals?
3. FLOWERS IN 1. STEEL 2. ALMOST THE ATTIC (2014) MAGNOLIAS (2012) GOLDEN: THE Taking top honors in Lifetime’s JESSICA SAVITCH This was the first of many films based off of V.C. list is this heart-wrenching (1995) STORY Andrews’ book series, remake of the 1989 classic. This one featured an all-black cast including superstars Queen Latifah, Phylicia Rashad and Alfre Woodard. Watch July 4 at 11:30am.
Sela Ward and Ron Silver starred in this tragic true story of one of America’s first female news anchors.
and starred Heather Graham, Ellen Burstyn and Kiernan Shipka.
16. FIFTEEN AND PREGNANT
(1998) 4. LIFE IS NOT A FAIRY TALE: THE
FANTASIA BARRINO STORY
(2006) This biopic was based on the life of American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino, a teen mom living in poverty who rose to fame. The film was the No. 1 basic cable movie premiere in 2006 for women ages 18-49. 4
5. THE PREGNANCY PACT (2010) This one made headlines, as it was loosely based on the alleged true story of a group of teen girls in Gloucester, Mass., who conspired to get pregnant.
11. HOMELESS TO HARVARD: THE LIZ MURRAY STORY
(2003) Thora Birch starred in
this moving story about a young girl who rose above poverty and a troubling family life. Watch July 4 at 10am.
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Inspired by a true story, the film chronicled the journey of 15-year-old Tina (Kirsten Dunst) when she becomes pregnant, and her parents must grapple not only with their own current marital crisis, but also their opposing views on adoption.
