What Makes a Family

What Makes a Family

2001 · 120 min · EN · 6.6 (19 votes)
Dir. Maggie Greenwald · Starring Brooke Shields, Cherry Jones, Whoopi Goldberg, Anne Meara, Al Waxman, Jordy Benattar

Based on the controversial true story

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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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A deeply emotional journey of a mother's fight for her child against all odds. It's a powerful, true story that will stir your heart and inspire you with its message of unwavering love and resilience.

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