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If I Had Wings

If I Had Wings

His dream... His chance... Their race.

20136.71h 29m

Overview

Alex, blind since the age of two, dreams of running for his school's cross-country team. His father, a probation officer, finds a running partner who spends his time 'running' from the law.

Directed by Allan Harmon
Written by Michael Markus, Tim Stubinski
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Top Cast

Richard Harmon

Richard Harmon

Alex Taylor

Jaren Brandt Bartlett

Jaren Brandt Bartlett

Brad Coleman

Craig Bierko

Craig Bierko

Geoff Taylor

Jill Hennessy

Jill Hennessy

Sandy Taylor

Lorne Cardinal

Lorne Cardinal

Angus Coleman

Genevieve Buechner

Genevieve Buechner

Julie

Jessica Harmon

Jessica Harmon

Mrs. McVie

Dylan Playfair

Dylan Playfair

Tyson

Alex Barima

Alex Barima

Mitchell

Lyle Reginald

Lyle Reginald

Ricky Coleman

Themes & Keywords

high schooldisabilityunlikely friendshipoverprotective parentphysical disabilitycross country raceblind mancross country running

About If I Had Wings

If I Had Wings is a drama film released in 2013 exploring themes of high school, disability, unlikely friendship, overprotective parent, physical disability, cross country race. Directed by Allan Harmon, it stars Richard Harmon, Jaren Brandt Bartlett, Craig Bierko. Alex, blind since the age of two, dreams of running for his school's cross-country team. His father, a probation officer, finds a running partner who spends his time 'running' from the law.

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