The Wonderful World of Disney The Loretta Claiborne Story (Season 3, Episode 7)
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TV Episode | 100 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

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The Wonderful World of Disney

The Loretta Claiborne Story (Season 3, Episode 7)

TV-G

TV Episode | 100 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

A disabled young girl from a disadvantaged home setting develops self esteem and success in life through Special Olympics competition. Based on the true story of Loretta Claiborne.

Director

Writer

Producer

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Directors

Susan Forrest | Jill Greenberg (as Jill Greenberg Sands)

Production Designer

Nancey Pankiw (as Nancy Pankiw)

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Edit Released

Updated Jan 16, 2000

Release date

Jan 16, 2000 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 6 nominations

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41 cast members

Name	Known for
Kimberly Elise Loretta Claiborne Loretta Claiborne See fewer	Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005)
Tina Lifford Rita Claiborne Rita Claiborne See fewer	Blood Work (2002)
Nicole Ari Parker Christine Christine See fewer	Boogie Nights (1997)
Damon Gupton Sam Sam See fewer	Bates Motel (2013)
Camryn Manheim Janet Janet See fewer	The Practice (1997)
Marcia Bennett Mrs. Norman Mrs. Norman See fewer	Slings and Arrows (2003)
David Bolt Mr. Clavestone Mr. Clavestone See fewer	Videodrome (1983)
Christopher Bondy Roger (as Chris Bondy) Roger (as Chris Bondy) See fewer	Tracker (2001)
Scot Denton Governor (as Scott Denton) Governor (as Scott Denton) See fewer	The Virgin Suicides (1999)
Joe Dinicol Russel Burns Russel Burns See fewer	Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)
Strahil Goodman Russian Athlete (as Strahil Dobreff) Russian Athlete (as Strahil Dobreff) See fewer	Alias (2001)
Martin Doyle Principal Sloane Principal Sloane See fewer	Man of the Year (2006)
Kevin Duhaney DJ Claiborne DJ Claiborne See fewer	Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (2023)
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Nancy Palk Miss Annie Rydell Miss Annie Rydell See fewer	The Gospel of John (2003)
Jordan Nia Elizabeth Loretta at 11 (as Jordan Puryear) Loretta at 11 (as Jordan Puryear) See fewer	Far from Heaven (2002)
Fiona Reid Eunice Shriver Eunice Shriver See fewer	My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)
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Fawn Logan-Young Loretta at Age Five Loretta at Age Five See fewer	The Feast of All Saints (2001)
David McFarlane Frank Burns Frank Burns See fewer	The Mighty Quinn (1989)
Justin Mitchell DJ at Age Six DJ at Age Six See fewer	Cold Case (2003)
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