Miracle in Lane 2

Miracle in Lane 2
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Written by	Joel Kauffmann Donald C. Yost
Directed by	Mike Schondek
Starring	Frankie Muniz Rick Rossovich Molly Hagan Patrick Levis Roger Aaron Brown Tuc Watkins
Theme music composer	Phil Marshall
Country of origin	United States
Original language(s)	English
Production
Producer(s)	Greg Beeman Christopher Morgan
Cinematography	William Wages
Editor(s)	Terry Stokes
Running time	120 minutes
Release
Original network	Disney Channel
Original release	May 13, 2000 (2000-05-13)

Miracle in Lane 2 is a 2000 Disney Channel Original Movie starring Frankie Muniz, Rick Rossovich, Molly Hagan, and Patrick Levis.

Plot

The film tells the true story of Justin Yoder (played by Frankie Muniz), a boy born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, who is confined to a wheelchair. He lives with his overprotective mom and dad, and his brother Seth (Patrick Levis), who is a jock. Due to his disability, Justin desperately wants to find something he can do that will make him feel special. For guidance, Justin turns to God, who in the film takes form as a famous race-car driver Bobby Wade, during his journey.

After discovering a soapbox racer in his neighbor's shed, Justin hopes to participate in soapbox racing and eventually finds a love and talent for the sport. To accommodate Justin's disability, his dad and their neighbor Vic build a customized racer with a handbrake (which they call the "Justin Brake"). Meanwhile, Seth feels that his parents focus too much on Justin rather than giving the boys equal treatment. However, he has a change of heart when Justin crashes during a race.

The family is confronted with the idea that Justin's involvement with the sport may be hazardous to his health. At the end of the film, Justin asks God if people are perfect when they go to heaven. In response God shows him a vision of heaven where there are people with and without wheelchairs, all together, to which Justin happily replies "perfect".

As a tribute to Justin Yoder, live video clips are shown of him before the credits.

Cast

• Frankie Muniz - Justin Yoder
• Rick Rossovich - Myron Yoder
• Molly Hagan - Sheila Yoder
• Patrick Levis - Seth Yoder
• Roger Aaron Brown - Vic Sauder
• Tuc Watkins - God/Bobby Wade
• Brittany Bouck - Cindy
• Todd Hurst - Brad
• Kara Keough - Teresa
• Joel McKinnon Miller - Bill
• Holmes Osbourne - Randall
• Freda Fon Shen - Dr. Kwan
• Christian Copelin - Pipsqueak
• Judith Drake - Volunteer
• Rick Fitts - Soccer Coach
• Jim Jansen - Minister
• James Lashly - Leather Jacket Man
• Tom Nolan - Baseball Coach
• Milt Tarver - Elder Statesman
• Tom Virtue - Announcer
• Ethan Cutuli - Racer/Fan

Awards

Won

• Directors Guild of America, 2001: DGA Award, Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's Programs

Greg Beeman (director), Christopher Morgan (unit production manager) (plaque), Lisa C. Satriano (first assistant director) (plaque), Nick Satriano (second assistant director) (plaque)

• Humanitas Prize, 2001 - Children's Live-Action Category, Joel Kauffmann, Donald C. Yost
• Young Artist Awards, 2001 - Young Artist Award Best Performance in a TV Movie (Drama), Supporting Young Actor, Patrick Levis

Nominations

• Writers Guild of America, 2001 - WGA Award (TV) Children's Script, Joel Kauffmann, Donald C. Yost
• Young Artist Award - Best Family TV Movie/Pilot/Mini-Series - Cable
• Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a TV Movie (Drama), Leading Young Actor, Frankie Muniz

External links

• Miracle in Lane 2 at IMDb