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Award-winning actress Meryl Streep (Best Actress, SOPHIE'S CHOICE, KRAMER VS. KRAMER, THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY) delivers a powerful and uplifting performance in this story of one family's strength and courage in a time of extreme crisis. Plunged into emotional and financial hardship, a devoted mother (Streep), a hardworking father (Fred Ward -- CHAIN REACTION, CORKY ROMANO) and the rest of this close-knit family face a decision that will change their lives forever. As time and options begin to run out, they must find the courage to overcome incredible odds. Widely praised by critics -- you'll find this compelling story of determination and hope both entertaining and inspirational!

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 29 reviews)

First Do No harm

Hello all, This Video was good it was so true and hight home it was like my life when I was a kid going through all the test and Doctors. If you have Epilepsy or you no anyone with Epilepsy you need to look at this video. Or get it for a friend with epilepsy to look at so they will no that there not alone with what they have to deal with. I have had epilepsy for 37 years now and this is good.
November 09, 2008

Powerful movie

Very powerful movie on how the parents can and should take control of what happens when thier children become sick. Meryl Streep is brilliant as always! And the movie flows well.. really enjoyed it..
September 08, 2008

First Do No Harm

Very good movie with well acted characters! A must see for anyone going throught this epileptic journey with a child as we are with our grandson! It is very informative on how abrupt it hits a child's life and how totally diabling it is. The step by step journey is so well documented while keeping the movie with a good storyline.
August 31, 2008

'First Do No Harm' is just OK

Lorenzo's Oil is a much better screenplay and compelling story.
I am surprised Meryl Streep agreed to do this film with such a weak screenplay. The story is significant, but the rendering is just OK.

Too bad there isn't a more compelling film that deals with epilepsy.

August 19, 2008

Healing is often in natural products

This story tells us that healing is often in natural products. Taking a lot of medicines is not always the way 'the cure'. Being aware of what we eat and drink. So I see this story not only for those who are sick. Going back to the basic (for example what we eat) can help a lot. A good story with a child acting so bravely.
July 19, 2008

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