
What Makes a Family
2001, Drama, 2h 0m
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Lesbian partners Janine Nielssen (Brooke Shields) and Sandy Cataldi (Cherry Jones) decide to have a baby through artificial insemination. Sandy opts to be the biological mother, and she gives birth to a baby girl. Sadly, Sandy develops severe lupus, and dies a few years later. While Janine is intent on raising her daughter, Sandy's parents attempt to gain custody of the child. Determined not to give up custody, Janine seeks legal aid to help her case.
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Brooke Shields
Janine Nielssen
Janine Nielssen
Anne Meara
Evelyn Cataldi
Evelyn Cataldi
Cherry Jones
Sandy Cataldi
Sandy Cataldi
Al Waxman
Frank Cataldi
Frank Cataldi
Roberta Maxwell
Claire
Claire
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