I remember watching this movie for the first time, just by "accident", while channel surfing and landing on Lifetime cable station. I've always liked Lifetimes' movies.(I think I was maybe 15? or younger) I've always been a fan of Ms McKeon, ever since I watched her first appearance as "Jo" on the Facts of Life. (Be it that all I have to go on was the syndication--thank you to Nickelodeon/TV Land, TNT, USA, and TBS... and cable!-- because when the Facts of Life actually started I was barely an embryo.) I admit I was obsessed with "Jo" and "Jo" was the cool one whom I wished were my friend-- (and "Tootie was the perky-child, "Blair" was the snobbish-high-class-big-sister, "Natalie" was,well, me.) Ms McKeon's role and portrayal of Tracy Thurman lingers in my mind. and if is it ever available on VHS (I'm old-school, I know) or DVD, I would surely pick it up. (and if there is anyone out there, who knows if it is available, and how to get it, I would be more than happy for the info.) Every woman, young and old, ought to watch this movie. It shows how strong a woman can be in the worst of events. When all the world seems to be against you.. if you are strong, you will conquer your enemies and prevail!
A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story
(1989 TV Movie)
Nancy McKeon (Far from the Facts of Life)
29 August 2007