Woman Who Willed A Miracle (VHS)

Emmy-award winner, Cloris Leachman, gives a moving, powerful performance as May Lemke, whose determination, faith and love for her blind, severely retarded, adopted son, Leslie, leads to an amazing miracle in their lives.

At 16, Leslie could not feed himself, stand alone or speak. Yet his mother, through remarkable devotion and stubborn faith, never allowed him – or herself – to give up hope that something, something would change Leslie’s life. Then, the miracle happened. Leslie discovered he had an amazing talent for music, indeed a genius comprehension that led him to become a virtuoso pianist.

In medical terms, this condition is known as “idiot-savant” – a rare phenomena that had gifted Leslie with his exceptional musical qualities. To May Lemke, it was a miracle.

“The Woman Who Willed a Miracle” is one of the most incredible true stories you will ever see. Starring James Noble, Fran Bennett and M. Emmet Walsh, its moving performances and stirring portrayals will reaffirm the power and dignity of a mother’s love for her son, the strength of the human spirit and the nobleness of true and deep faith. It’s a heart-warming story your whole family will never forget.