Lorenzo's Oil
1992
Lorenzo Odone, a Virginia 5-year-old, develops a degenerative nerve disease so rare that nobody is working on a cure, so his parents decide to immerse themselves in research and tackle the problem themselves.
Director:
George Miller
Writers:
George Miller, Nick Enright
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. 8 nominations total
Production:
George Miller
Country:
United States, Australia