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.
- May 19, 1958 (age 65)
- Federico Peña (m. 1988; div. 2001)
24 nov 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
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1996 Directed by Jan Egleson Synopsis Story about a runner whose bulimia and anorexia threatens both her dream of competing in the Olympics and her marriage to Denver’s mayor. Cast Crew Details Genres Releases Cast Crystal Bernard Esai Morales Casey Sander Tom Atkins Amy Reece Shirley Knight heila Ivy Traister Liz Jury 87 mins More at IMDb TMDb
- Jan Egleson
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. Director. Jan Egleson.
- Jan Egleson
- Vincent C. Robinson
24 nov 1996 · Overview. Story about a runner whose bulimia and anorexia threatens both her dream of competing in the Olympics and her marriage to Denver's mayor.
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