Jewel
“The world refused to help her special child... but she never gave up hope.”
Synopsis
In the 1940s a 40-year-old woman with five healthy children gives birth to a girl with Down's syndrome.
Top Cast
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Farrah Fawcett
Jewel Hilburn
Patrick Bergin
Leston Hilburn
Cicely Tyson
Cathedral
Robin Dunne
Wilman Hilburn (Age 18-26)
Peter Donaldson
Nathan White
Laura Mercer
Brenda Kay Hilburn (Age 8-9)
Ashley Wolfe
Brenda Kay Hilburn-Age 16
Kelly Harms
Burton Hilburn (Age 19-27)
Ron Payne
Dr. Basket
Kristin Booth
Annie Hilburn (Age 19)
Natalie Radford
Raylene Hilburn (Age 22-30)
Sonia Lynn Kerr
Brenda Kay Hilburn (Age 4)
Alexis Vandermaelen
Annie Hilburn (Age 3-4)
Rachel Skarsten
Raylene Hilburn (Age 14)
Kyle Fairlie
Burton Hilburn (Age 11)
Max Morrow
Wilman Hilburn (Age 10)
Charlotte Arnold
Annie Hilburn (Age 7-11)
Ardon Bess
Nelson
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 7, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Shapiro
- Screenplay & Story
- Bret Lott, Susan Cooper
- Original Title
- Jewel
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Alliance Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Shapiro
Bret Lott, Susan Cooper
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Shapiro
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jewel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jewel about?
In the 1940s a 40-year-old woman with five healthy children gives birth to a girl with Down's syndrome.
Who directed Jewel?
Jewel was directed by Paul Shapiro.
Who stars in Jewel?
The principal cast of Jewel includes Farrah Fawcett, Patrick Bergin, Cicely Tyson, Robin Dunne, Peter Donaldson.
When was Jewel released and how long is it?
Jewel was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Is Jewel based on a book or true story?
Jewel is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bret Lott".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jewel?
Jewel holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.