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Door to Door is a 2002 American biographical drama television film about Bill Porter, an inspiring and successful door-to-door salesman with cerebral palsy. The film stars William H. Macy, who plays Porter, and also features Helen Mirren, Kyra Sedgwick, Michael Shanks, and Kathy Baker.
Door to Door chronicles the life of Bill Porter. Stricken with cerebral palsy as the result of an accident at his birth, Porter went on to become a successful door-to-door salesman with the Watkins Company.
Oct 11, 2023 · Yes, the movie “Door to Door” (2002) is based on a true story. It tells the life story of Bill Porter, a door-to-door salesman with cerebral palsy who achieved success despite his physical limitations.
Jul 14, 2002 · Porter's story initially was told in a feature article in the Portland Oregonian, then on a "20/20" segment where it attracted the attention of executive producers Dan Angel and Billy Brown.
A 2002 television biopic documents the story of Bill Porter, an engaging door to door salesman with Cerebral Palsy that beat physical and emotional odds to reach the top of his profession. Director: Steven Schachter. Writers: William H. Macy and Steven Schachter. Based on: The true story of Bill Porter.
Bill Porter, a man afflicted with cerebral palsy, is desperate to find a job despite his condition. He uses his sense of humor, determination, and winning spirit to convince a manager to hire him as a door-to-door salesman for Watkins, a supplier of household items and baking products.
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Jul 14, 2002 · Bill Porter is one of those heroes. Born with cerebral palsy, he was told for many years that he was unemployable. But with the unwavering support of a dedicated mother and an indomitable spirit that has become his trademark, Porter did support himself as a door-to-door salesman in Portland, Oregon.
