American movie/TV/pop music idol Annette Funicello's life is chronicled in this highly-rated television film. The story begins with her family's move from New York to California, where Annette becomes a shy cast member of "The Mickey Mouse Club" in 1955. The film follows her journey from child stardom to teen-idol status, her singing career, romance with Paul Anka, beach-party films with Frankie Avalon, and first marriage. Additionally, it highlights her late 1980s comeback, second marriage, and diagnosis with multiple sclerosis.
A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story
Annette Funicello's life story is chronicled in this acclaimed TV film, beginning with her family's relocation from New York to California in 1955. At 13, she finds fame as a Mouseketeer on The Mickey Mouse Club, marking the start of her iconic career in entertainment.
