What Makes a Family (2001)
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- TV-14
- 1h 31min
- Drama
- 22 Jan 2001 (USA)
- TV Movie
When an artificially-inseminated woman dies, her partner must fight to regain custody of their child.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 1 nomination.
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Cast
| Brooke Shields | ... |
Janine Nielssen
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| Cherry Jones | ... |
Sandy Cataldi
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| Anne Meara | ... |
Evelyn Cataldi
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| Al Waxman | ... |
Frank Cataldi
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| Whoopi Goldberg | ... |
Terry Harrison
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Jordy Benattar | ... |
Heather Cataldi
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| Melanie Nicholls-King | ... |
Nora
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| Stewart Arnott | ... |
Peter
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| Joanne Vannicola | ... |
Melissa
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| Roberta Maxwell | ... |
Claire
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| Dean McDermott | ... |
O'Brien
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| Sean McCann | ... |
Judge Black
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| Philip Williams | ... |
Martin Crane
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| Jayne Eastwood | ... |
Judge Shales
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| George Buza | ... |
Reverend Greg Wasney
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Cayle Chernin | ... |
ICU Nurse
(as Lorraine Sinclair)
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| Tony Devon | ... |
Gene
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Catherine Dulder | ... |
Cop
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| Roger Dunn | ... |
Professor
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| Richard Fitzpatrick | ... |
Michael
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| Joyce Gordon | ... |
Tanned Woman
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| Dawn Greenhalgh | ... |
Dr. Gage
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William Lynn | ... |
Reverend at Chapel
(as Bill Lynn)
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Lorelei Mahoney | ... |
Danielle Cataldi
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Tony Meyler | ... |
Bailiff
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Sonja Mills | ... |
Party Guest
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| Andrew Moodie | ... |
ICU Nurse Cecil
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Marilo Nunez | ... |
Cop at Home
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Beatriz Pizano | ... |
Woman at Hospital
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Reuben Thompson | ... |
Marko
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Alana Turner | ... |
Ballet Instructor
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Directed by
| Maggie Greenwald | ||
Written by
| Robert L. Freedman | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Cis Corman | ... | executive producer |
| Robert L. Freedman | ... | co-producer |
| Whoopi Goldberg | ... | executive producer |
| Wendy Grean | ... | producer |
| Stephanie Hagen | ... | associate producer |
| Tom Leonardis | ... | co-producer |
| Dave Mace | ... | co-producer |
| Neil Meron | ... | executive producer |
| Barbra Streisand | ... | executive producer |
| Craig Zadan | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| David Mansfield | ||
Cinematography by
| Rhett Morita | ||
Editing by
| Keith Reamer | ||
Editorial Department
| Chris Blacklock | ... | colorist |
| Anna Josenhans | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| John Buchan | ||
| Mary V. Buck | ||
| Susan Edelman | ||
Production Design by
| Perri Gorrara | ||
Art Direction by
| Astra Burka | ||
Set Decoration by
| Ane Christensen | ||
Costume Design by
| Suzette Daigle | ||
Makeup Department
| Chris Bridges | ... | special makeup effects designer |
| Mark DeLuca | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Marie Nardella | ... | makeup department head |
| Pam Roberts | ... | key hair stylist (as Pamela Roberts) |
| Julia L. Walker | ... | hair stylist: Ms. Goldberg |
Production Management
| David Hood | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jim Chad | ... | trainee assistant director |
| Rob Chalmers | ... | third assistant director (as Robert Chalmers) |
| Eric J. Robertson | ... | second assistant director (as Eric Robertson) |
| William Spahic | ... | first assistant director (as Bill Spahie) |
| Sean Watson | ... | third assistant director |
Art Department
| Isabel Blair | ... | set decoration buyer |
| C.J. Devine | ... | art apprentice |
| Mark Harman | ... | property master |
| Fred Mendelson | ... | construction coordinator |
| Richard M. Snider | ... | key greens |
Sound Department
| Eric Behrend | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Harry Cheney | ... | sound editor |
| Joel Fein | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Stuart French | ... | production sound mixer |
| Jonathan Golodner | ... | sound editor |
| Sherry Klein | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Marla McGuire | ... | sound editor |
| Rich Tavtigian | ... | sound editor |
| Tim Tuchrello | ... | first assistant sound editor |
Special Effects by
| Derek Liscoumb | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Paul Boucher | ... | camera operator |
| Kim Derko | ... | camera operator |
| Roger Durhanto | ... | grip |
| Sophie Giraud | ... | still photographer |
| Steve Kolodziej | ... | camera operator: betacam camera |
| Bob McAdam | ... | gaffer (as Robert McAdam) |
| Ted Overton | ... | first assistant camera |
| Marcus Paletta | ... | grip |
| Peter Schalakowskyj | ... | key grip |
| James Tamblyn | ... | video playback operator |
| Richard Wilmot | ... | steadicam operator |
| Paul Collins | ... | grip (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Catherine Ashton | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Heather Blurton | ... | costume supervisor |
Location Management
| Jim Chad | ... | location production assistant |
| Gabe Fallus | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Allan K. Rosen | ... | music editor (as Alan Rosen) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Sheona McDonald | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Frank Eldridge | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Steven Sacrob | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Elspeth Cassar | ... | production coordinator (as Elspeth Haughton) |
| Melissa Girotti | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Elliot Marshall Jacobs | ... | production assistant |
| Travis Knox | ... | production associate |
| Janek Lowe | ... | assistant: Neil Meron |
| Deborah Mics | ... | production assistant |
| Matt Murray | ... | production associate |
| Matthew Murray | ... | production associate |
| Mark Nicholson | ... | assistant to executive producer |
| Lisa Roth | ... | assistant: Craig Zadan |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Lifetime Television (2001) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- PRO 4 (2011) (Hungary) (tv) (re-release)
- RTL Klub Televízió (2006) (Hungary) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Elizabeth Bardsley & Associates (script annotation)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Brooke Shields believes that she has finally found happiness now that she and her partner (Cherry Jones) have a child. But when Jones passes away five years later and her scheming parents apply for custody behind Shields' back, an affecting struggle ensues.
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| Taglines | Because she loved a woman, she may lose the right to keep her child. See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Based on the true story of Janine Ratcliffe and Joan Perlman. See more » |
| Goofs | At the time of Sandy's death, it is obviously Christmastime (Heather asking about decorating the tree/Christmas music playing in scene just before Sandy's seizure; Christmas decorations present after Sandy's death during dinner scene with Janine, Peter and his partner discussing Janine's rights with Heather.) When Janine reads Sandy's obituary, a brief shot of the clipping states Sandy's death date as Friday, June 29, 2000 (which was actually a Thursday.) See more » |
| Soundtracks | As Long As You Love (Scarlet Wings) See more » |