Overview

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.

Cast

Brooke Shields, Cherry Jones, Whoopi Goldberg, Anne Meara, Al Waxman, Jordy Benattar, Melanie Nicholls-King, Stewart Arnott

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What is "What Makes a Family" about?

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.

When was "What Makes a Family" released?

What Makes a Family was released in 2001.

Who stars in "What Makes a Family"?

The cast includes Brooke Shields, Cherry Jones, Whoopi Goldberg, Anne Meara.

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