Snap Decision

Snap Decision

5.6IMDb Score
Released:2001-06-04
Duration:90 min
Director:Alan Metzger
Actors:Mare Winningham, Felicity Huffman, Chelcie Ross, Megan Fahlenbock, Ronn Sarosiak
Production:Freyda Rothstein Productions, Hearst Entertainment Productions, Lifetime

Overview:

Inspired by a true story, a young widowed mother finds herself on trial for child pornography and abuse after allowing her best friend to photograph her daughters and friend.

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