...First Do No Harm

(1997)Directed by Jim Abrahams90 min · PG-13Drama, TV Movie
She went looking for help... and found a miracle

When Lori Reimuller learns that her young son Robbie has epilepsy, she first trusts the judgment of the hospital staff in how best to bring it under control. As Robbie's health slides radically downhill, however, she becomes frustrated and desperate, and so does her own research into the existing literature on treatments. When she decides to try an alternative treatment called the Ketogenic Diet, devised long ago by a doctor from Johns Hopkins, she is met with narrow-minded resistance from Robbie's doctor, who is prepared to take legal action to prevent Lori from removing him from the hospital.

Meryl Streepas Lori Reimuller
Fred Wardas Dave Reimuller
Allison Janneyas Dr. Melanie Abbasac
Seth Adkinsas Robbie Reimuller
Tom Butleras Dr. Jim Peterson
Leo Burmesteras Bob Purdue
Mairon Bennettas Lynne Reimuller
Michael Yarmushas Mark Reimuller
Millicent Kellyas Self
Oni Faida Lampleyas Marsha Williams