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What Makes a Family (2001)

2001-01-22 · 2h 0m · EN
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Based on the controversial true story

Janine and Sandy are a lesbian couple who decide to have a baby, but after a few years Sandy dies. This tragedy is exploited by Sandy's parents to snatch the girl from Janine's care. But then, and despite having the laws against her, Janine decides to fight in order to regain custody of her daughter.

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Maggie GreenwaldDirectorRobert L. FreedmanWriter

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Brooke ShieldsBrooke ShieldsJanine NielssenCherry JonesCherry JonesSandy CataldiWhoopi GoldbergWhoopi GoldbergTerry HarrisonAnne MearaAnne MearaEvelyn CataldiAl WaxmanAl WaxmanFrank CataldiJordy BenattarJordy BenattarHeather CataldiMelanie Nicholls-KingMelanie Nicholls-KingNoraStewart ArnottStewart ArnottPeterJo VannicolaJo VannicolaMelissaRoberta MaxwellRoberta MaxwellClaireDean McDermottDean McDermottO'BrienSean McCannSean McCannJudge Black

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Based on a true storyLesbian coupleJudicial systemBased on true storyLesbian history

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Genre affinityDrama · Tv MovieTheme affinityBased On A True Story · Lesbian Couple · Judicial SystemDialogue densityDramaDirector preference262604Actor preference62607 · 11361 · 157077Country preferenceCa

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What is What Makes a Family about?

Janine and Sandy are a lesbian couple who decide to have a baby, but after a few years Sandy dies. This tragedy is exploited by Sandy's parents to snatch the girl from Janine's care. But then, and despite having the laws against her, Janine decides to fight in order to regain custody of her daughter.

How long is What Makes a Family?

What Makes a Family has a runtime of 120 minutes.