Vaughan Sr Kathy Wagner as Sue Hatch Casey Ellison as Heath Reception The film received positive reviews from critics upon the original airing. The New York Times gave a favorable review upon release, stating Hal Erickson of AllMovie gave the film four out of five stars and said: "Despite its inherent sadness, The Ryan White Story is a celebration of an exceptional young human being whose short life touched so many others in a positive, uplifting manner." References External links 1989 television films 1989 films 1989 drama films Drama films based on actual events HIV/AIDS in American films American television films American biographical drama films Works about contaminated haemophilia blood products HIV/AIDS in television Films set in 1985 Films set in 1986 ABC Motion Pictures films Films set in Indiana 1980s English-language films 1980s American films