A Mothers Right: The Elizabeth Morgan Story
6.4 /10 1 Votes
Director Linda Otto Music director James McVay Country United States | 6.2/10 IMDb Genre Drama Duration Language English | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Release date November 29, 1992 Writer Lucretia Baxter (story), Lucretia Baxter (teleplay), Alan Landsburg (teleplay) Screenplay Alan Landsburg, Lucretia Baxter Cast Bonnie Bedelia (Dr Elizabeth Morgan), Terence Knox (Eric Foretich), Caroline Dollar (Hilary), Pam Grier (Linda Holman), Nick Searcy (Rob Morgan)Similar movies Murder Ordained (1987) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A Mother's Right: The Elizabeth Morgan Story is a 1992 television film directed by Linda Otto. Starring Bonnie Bedelia in the title role, the courtroom drama - which has also been released as Shattered Silence - chronicles the story behind the Elizabeth Morgan case, in which a woman is put on trial when she sends her daughter to New Zealand to live with her grandparents, after her ex-husband is not found guilty for abusing their daughter, of which she suspects him.
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Production
The film went into production under the title With Reason to Suspect on February 24, 1992, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Including preparation, director Linda Otto spent three years making the film.
Reception
Variety magazine wrote that A Mother's Right is "a quality telefilm that should draw good ratings thanks to a powerful performance by Bonnie Bedelia. [..] The telefilm provides an emotional rollercoaster ride for viewers, who will not want to get off until the last judge's gavel is pounded. Technically the project is first rate. Writing is tight and moves the project along smoothly. Drama draws on the heart strings without becoming overly sweet. Linda Otto's direction is fluid and the acting brings this project home."
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