What Makes a Family 2001

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by: Maggie Greenwald
Written by: Robert L. Freedman
Release date: 2001-01-22
Runtime: 120 minutes
Tagline: Based on the controversial true story
Cast:
Brooke Shields
Brooke Shields
Janine Nielssen 
Cherry Jones
Cherry Jones
Sandy Cataldi 
Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg
Terry Harrison 
Anne Meara
Anne Meara
Evelyn Cataldi 
Al Waxman
Al Waxman
Frank Cataldi 
Jordy Benattar
Jordy Benattar
Heather Cataldi