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A Mother's Right: The Elizabeth Morgan Story
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Wikipedia article
'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.
Cast
* Bonnie Bedelia as Dr. Jean Elizabeth Morgan
* Terence Knox as Eric Foretich
* Kenneth Welsh as Paul Michel
* Nick Searcy as Rob Morgan
* Pam Grier as Linda Holman
* Caroline Dollar as Hilary A. Foretich
* Patricia Neal as Antonia Morgan
* Rip Torn as Bill Morgan
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 Ottoimdb.com 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."
References
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