PBS - A Friend Indeed - The Bill Sackter Story (2008)

“A Friend Indeed - The Bill Sackter Story” is an inspiring real-life documentary showing how a forgotten man and an uncommon friendship shattered the world's perceptions of people with disabilities.

Bill Sackter's life story was made famous by the award winning made-for-tv movie “Bill” (1981) starring Mickey Rooney as Bill, and Dennis Quaid as the young filmmaker Barry Morrow who had befriended Bill and began filming their relationship and adventures.

Now get to know the real people behind the story in Lane Wyrick's inspiring documentary featuring actual film, video, and photos of the real Bill Sackter, along with new interviews with the people closest to Bill, in a timeless, uplifting true story that you can share with the whole family!

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