Based on the controversial true story
What Makes a Family (2001)
6.3/10 · 232h 00mDrama, TV Movie
Directed by Maggie Greenwald
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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Top cast
Brooke ShieldsJanine Nielssen
Cherry JonesSandy Cataldi
Whoopi GoldbergTerry Harrison
Anne MearaEvelyn Cataldi
Al WaxmanFrank Cataldi
Jordy BenattarHeather Cataldi
Melanie Nicholls-KingNora
Stewart ArnottPeter
