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Movie · 2001

What Makes a Family

Based on the controversial true story

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Legal battle Lesbian family Custody struggle Based on true story Grief and resilience Judicial system

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Release
2001
Runtime
120 min

Synopsis

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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