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Fighting The Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story

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About Fighting The Odds: The Marilyn Gambrell Story

Millions are sent to jail every year. But what about the children they leave behind?

Texas parole officer Marilyn Gambrell has reached a breaking point. Tired of watching her clients end up back in jail while their kids are neglected and abused, she decides to quit her job and start working with the people who need her most: the kids of prison inmates.

With the help of colleague Perry Beasley, Gambrell creates No More Victims, a support group for teens whose parents are incarcerated. But when the duo enters Smiley High, one of... More

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Jami Gertz talks about the Lifetime Original movie, "Fighting the Odds."

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If any of you would like to see this video, go to this website and vote for it! :-) http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title.jsp?stid=643627 I don't have Lifetime (no cable or satellite tv) and I saw part of this movie while waiting for surgery one day. I would LOVE to see the entire thing!
Posted by GothicValentine Nov 19, 2009 12:22 pm ET
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TO EVERONE WHO WANT THIS MOVIE GO TO WWW.IOFFER.COM THEY MAY THIS MOVIE IF YOU CAN'T FIND IT AT LIFETIME.
Posted by RHAME123 Mar 27, 2009 12:29 am ET
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Hi, My name is Brandy and I loved this movie.
And I wanted to thank everyone who possed to this because you have also inspired me. Thanks to all.
I would like to know how to buy this or if you can. If anyone has any ideas please let me know.
Posted by btrue_91 Mar 06, 2009 4:27 pm ET
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This movie also move me and eventhough i got just the mid of it still made me see what is true in these young kids today.I am a member of my daughter school improvemnt council and i introduce this movie today and i belive with this start will be a great start to better educated young kids in our school and all over the country.You can also check www.ioffer.com they may also have this movie.
Posted by RHAME123 Mar 27, 2009 12:20 am ET
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Marilyn, I've seen the movie and you are doing a great job! We worked together at Grant City, you came to see me in the hospital and you were at my wedding. A friend from the past that wants to say congratulations!
Posted by jhavens Jan 23, 2009 11:04 am ET
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Can you please help me to know when is dis moving coming to DVD? How can I meet the Star Cast that were in the movie? Is there an essay that I have to write or am I asking to many questions about it? Please help me to get this movie where can I find this movie?I really would love to have this movie I would do anything to get this movie.
Posted by unique_and_beautiful Nov 24, 2008 10:42 pm ET
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Can you please help me to know when is dis moving coming to DVD? How can I meet the Star Cast that were in the movie? Is there an essay that I have to write or am I asking to many questions about it? Please help me to get this movie where can I find this movie?I really would love to have this movie I would do anything to get this movie.
Posted by unique_and_beautiful Nov 24, 2008 10:42 pm ET
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Is there a way that I can meet u in person, and the ones that made the movie with you? It would be my dream to meet all of u and u all have a made a difference in my life. Thank you so much for making the movie to inspirer others and to let me know that I am not alone in the world that we live in, but I can move forward no matter what goes on in my life.
Posted by unique_and_beautiful Nov 24, 2008 10:32 pm ET
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I cried when I seen this movie I have been sexually abused and I was wondering where can I get this movie? When is this airing on Lifetime again. When I first seen this I cried and I have been praying that this movie comes out on DVD I would do what eva I had to do to get this movie. I am willing to help others know that they are not alone, and that people do still care and love them no matter what they have done or even said. Please help me if anyone knows where I can get this movie. Thank you so much I am very thankful because this movie has inspired me not to give up quite or even give in when times are hard, but I have to keep my head up no matter what goes on in my life.
Posted by unique_and_beautiful Nov 24, 2008 10:19 pm ET
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Hello,
Just wanted to say thank you for sharing your story. It is awsome that you feel free to share. I pray one day I will be this free. the movie was totaly awsome a true fight I think all of us long for and want to see all over the world.
Posted by btrue_91 Mar 06, 2009 4:14 pm ET
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I would like to know if this movie can be purchased from Lifetime or anywhere? Our college president wants all faculty to view it.
Posted by Deltagold1 Nov 17, 2008 5:35 pm ET
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go to www.ioffer.com they may have this movie.
Posted by RHAME123 Mar 27, 2009 12:27 am ET
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I would please like to know where i can purchase this movie. I loved this movie. I think cody is so cute. I would like a date with him. Please help me find this movie.
Posted by alicemae Nov 14, 2008 9:17 pm ET
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I would please like to know where i can purchase this movie. I loved this movie. I think cody is so cute. I would like a date with him. Please help me find this movie.
Posted by alicemae Nov 14, 2008 9:17 pm ET
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I would please like to know where i can purchase this movie. I loved this movie. I think cody is so cute. I would like a date with him. Please help me find this movie.
Posted by alicemae Nov 14, 2008 9:16 pm ET
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I would please like to know where i can purchase this movie. I loved this movie. I think cody is so cute. I would like a date with him. Please help me find this movie.
Posted by alicemae Nov 14, 2008 9:15 pm ET
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so can anyone tell me where the hell i can buy this movie i have looking eveyrwhere for this movie and i want this movie so bad and really need it for my college class please someone help me find this movie... i will do anything to ge tthie movie
Posted by fbmorgan17 Nov 09, 2008 2:20 pm ET
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Has anyone figured out yet if this movie is available on DVD or video? I really need to have a copy of this for the professors in the education department at my college. They are dying to see this movie and I can't seem to find it anywhere! Any help?
Posted by stephjstein Oct 26, 2008 4:16 pm ET
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Why would a movie so good be created and not able to be bought? i was an extra in this movie and would like to buy it.
Posted by oneil403 Oct 17, 2008 4:40 am ET
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I have a question wat does that mean that you played in the movie? Is there a way that I can meet you in person and the rest of the casting crew that will be one of my dreams so much. Thank you so muc for your time.
Posted by unique_and_beautiful Nov 24, 2008 10:48 pm ET
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