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The Betty Ford Story
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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Awards
- 1988 - Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - winner
- 1987 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Achievement in Costuming for a Miniseries or a Special - nominated
- 1987 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special - winner
