Main Cast: Linda Hamilton, Richard Thomas, Piper Laurie, Ned Beatty, Joshua Harris
Release Year: 1988
Country: US
Run Time: 95 minutes
Plot
Based on the autobiographical book by Chris Oyler, the made-for-TV Go Toward the Light is a sometimes wrenching, ofttimes inspirational AIDS drama. Claire and Greg Madison (Linda Hamilton and Richard Thomas) discover to their horror that their hemophiliac son Ben (Joshua Harris) has contracted the deadly virus through a tainted transfusion. Faced with the likelihood that Ben will not live out the year, the grief-stricken Madisons vow to make every day of that year count and to see to it that their son will not have to endure his agony alone. The excellence of the performances are matched by the script (by Susan Nanus and Beth Polson) and direction (Mike Robe). Go Toward the Light debuted November 1, 1988. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Brian Bonsall - Zack; Shiri Appleby - Jessica; Conrad Bachmann - Tillman; Gary Bayer - Dr. Gladstone; Bill Cort - Mr. Brockett; Rosemary Dunsmore - Sally; Matthew Faison - Obstetrician; Michele Harrell - Receptionist; John M. Jackson - Dr. Paxton; Madison Mason - Joe; Robert Sampson - Bishop Sawyer; Nat Bernstein - Resident; John Wesley - 2nd Doctor; Ryan McWhorter - Randy; Steven Eckholdt - Jeff; Susan Krebs - Social Worker; Jack Tate - Rick
A young couple face the realities of life with their child who is diagnosed with AIDS. The young couple (Linda Hamilton, Richard Thomas) try to save their young son (Joshua Harris) from the virus.
