...First Do No Harm

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...First Do No Harm
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Written by	Ann Beckett
Directed by	Jim Abrahams
Starring	Meryl Streep Fred Ward Seth Adkins Allison Janney Margo Martindale Leo Burmester Tom Butler
Music by	Hummie Mann
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
Production
Executive producers	Michael Jaffe Howard Braunstein Jim Abrahams Meryl Streep
Producer	Jim Abrahams
Cinematography	Pierre Letarte
Editor	Terry Stokes
Running time	94 minutes
Production companies	Pebblehut Productions Jaffe/Braunstein Films
Original release
Network	ABC
Release	February 16, 1997 (1997-02-16)
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...First Do No Harm is a 1997 American drama television film produced and directed by Jim Abrahams, written by Ann Beckett, and starring Meryl Streep, Fred Ward, and Seth Adkins. It is about a boy whose severe epilepsy, unresponsive to medications with terrible side effects, is controlled by the ketogenic diet. Aspects of the story mirror Abrahams' own experience with his son Charlie.

The film aired on ABC on February 16, 1997. Streep's performance was nominated for an Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film and in the Satellite Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or TV Film.^[1] Beckett was nominated for the Humanitas Prize (90 minute category). Adkins won a Young Artist Award for his performance.