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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.
An Olympic hopeful (Crystal Bernard) dates the mayor (Esai Morales) of Denver and hides her bulimia until becoming pregnant.
- Jan Egleson
- Drama
- Crystal Bernard
Dying to Be Perfect: The Ellen Hart Pena Story (HBO): 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.
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.
- Jan Egleson
- Vincent C. Robinson
Ellen Hart-Pena was a world-class distance runner with Olympic aspirations that were spoiled by her eating disorders. She kept her problems a secret from her family and husband, but...
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.
