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Nov 24, 1996 · Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story: Directed by Jan Egleson. With Crystal Bernard, Esai Morales, Casey Sander, Tom Atkins. A runner's bulimia and anorexia threaten both her dream of competing in the Olympics and her marriage to Denver's mayor.
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- Drama
- Jan Egleson
- 1996-11-24
Called Dying to be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Peña Story, Peña was portrayed by Crystal Bernard. The plot centers around her running career, relationship with her husband, and battle with anorexia and bulimia. Peña also served on the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition.
A runner's bulimia and anorexia threaten both her dream of competing in the Olympics and her marriage to Denver's mayor.
- 88 min
- 2.4K
- The TV Den
Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story. An Olympic hopeful (Crystal Bernard) dates the mayor (Esai Morales) of Denver and hides her bulimia until becoming pregnant.
- Jan Egleson
- Drama
- Crystal Bernard
Brief Synopsis. Based on the life of Ellen Hart Pena, a world-class runner married to a prominent government official, who, when facing motherhood, finally wins her long struggle with bulimia. Cast & Crew. Read More. Jan Egleson. Director. Vincent C. Robinson. Ted Wood-prince. Richard Jury. Lois Hicks. Richard Beall. Film Details. Also Known As.
- Jan Egleson
- Vincent C. Robinson
1996. 2 hr 0 mins. Drama. NR. Watchlist. Crystal Bernard plays a runner whose bulimia and anorexia threatened both her dream of competing in the Olympics and her marriage to Denver's mayor....
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Director Jan Egleson. Producer David R Ginsburg, Karen S Shapiro. Stream Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story (HBO) on HBO Max. This fact-based story stars Crystal Bernard as Ellen Hart Pena, a marathon runner, wife of President Clinton's Transportation Secretary and friend of Tipper Gore who nearly lost her battle with bulimia.