A Mother's Right: The Elizabeth Morgan Story

A Mother's Right: The Elizabeth Morgan Story

★ 7.7IMDb Score
Released:1992-11-29
Duration:95 min
Director:Linda Otto
Actors:Bonnie Bedelia, Rip Torn, Pam Grier, Nick Searcy, Terence Knox
Production:Landsburg Company, California home video

Overview:

Based on the custody case involving Elizabeth Morgan and the subsequent Elizabeth Morgan Act.

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