The Betty Ford Story

1987 NR 1h 36m 6.5

Based on the life of the former first lady, this film depicts the ups and downs of Betty Ford, the wife of President Gerald Ford. While Betty seems to ease into her prominent role in the White House and becomes a popular public figure, she...

Based on the life of the former first lady, this film depicts the ups and downs of Betty Ford, the wife of President Gerald Ford. While Betty seems to ease into her prominent role in the White House and becomes a popular public figure, she must contend with breast cancer and secretly abuses both prescription medications and alcohol. Eventually, she confronts her problems, leading to the founding of the Betty Ford Center, a chemical dependency treatment facility.

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Info about The Betty Ford Story

Studio(s): David L. Wolper Productions, Warner Bros. Television

Originally Released: United States on Mar 02, 1987

Genres: Biography, Drama