When an artificially-inseminated woman dies, her partner must fight to regain custody of their child.When an artificially-inseminated woman dies, her partner must fight to regain custody of their child.When an artificially-inseminated woman dies, her partner must fight to regain custody of their child.
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Cayle Chernin
- ICU Nurse
- (as Lorraine Sinclair)
- Director
- Writer
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- TriviaBased on the true story of Janine Ratcliffe and Joan Perlman.
- GoofsAt the time of Sandy's death, it is obviously Christmastime (Heather asking about decorating the tree/Christmas music playing in scene just before Sandy's seizure; Christmas decorations present after Sandy's death during dinner scene with Janine, Peter and his partner discussing Janine's rights with Heather.) When Janine reads Sandy's obituary, a brief shot of the clipping states Sandy's death date as Friday, June 29, 2000 (which was actually a Thursday.)
- SoundtracksAs Long As You Love (Scarlet Wings)
Written and Performed by Cindy Bullens
Featured review
excellent work all around
This is a beautifully realized TV movie about the fight of a lesbian, played by Brooke Shields, to regain custody of the child she and her partner were raising when her lover (beautifully portrayed by Cherry Jones) dies. Shields has to fight the Florida court system, her lover's parents and her own parents, who reject her lifestyle. Because her lover, Sandra, was artificially inseminated, Sandra's parents take the child and want custody. The backward laws in Florida make it a tough battle for Janine.
The film attempts to give every side of the story in a balanced manner. Janine's pain - and the love she has for the child - are apparent throughout. Shields does a wonderful job. The film also shows the devotion Janine and Sandra had to one another, the level of their commitment, and the horror of Sandra's death. This is an excellent movie, which may open some people's minds.
The film attempts to give every side of the story in a balanced manner. Janine's pain - and the love she has for the child - are apparent throughout. Shields does a wonderful job. The film also shows the devotion Janine and Sandra had to one another, the level of their commitment, and the horror of Sandra's death. This is an excellent movie, which may open some people's minds.
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- Runtime1 hour 31 minutes
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