Movie poster for What Makes a Family
TMDb Rating
6.2/10

22 verified votes

What Makes a Family (2001)

DramaTV Movie
120 min

"Based on the controversial true story"

Plot Summary

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.

Director

Maggie Greenwald

Top Cast

Brooke ShieldsCherry JonesWhoopi GoldbergAnne MearaAl Waxman

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