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Two Mothers for Zachary is a american film of genre Drama directed by Peter Werner released in USA on 22 september 1996 with Valerie Bertinelli
Two Mothers for Zachary (1996)
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Add to a movie listTwo Mothers for Zachary is a 1996 ABC television film. It was directed by Peter Werner and stars Valerie Bertinelli and Vanessa Redgrave. It is a true story adaptation of the Bottoms v. Bottoms family custody battle brought by a mother who disapproves of her daughter's lesbianism and the impact on her grandchild. It premiered on 22 September 1996. It was awarded a GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Made for TV Movie.
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Nancy (Redgrave) disapproves of her daughter, Jody Ann's (Bertinelli) lesbianism and resolves to seek custody of her grandson, Zachary. However, a Virginia court grants custody of the boy to Jody Ann and now she is desperate to keep hold of her son.Actors
Valerie Bertinelli
(Jody Ann Shaffell)
Vanessa Redgrave
(Nancy Shaffell)
Lou Perryman
(Assistant Manager)
Colleen Flynn
(Maggie Fergus)
Kim Dickens
(Nancy)
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