In My Daughter's Name

In My Daughter's Name

Deep down she wanted to forgive and forget...but justice had to be done.

NR 1992 · 93 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama, TV Movie, Crime

A mother takes the law into her own hands after her daughter's murderer is acquitted on a technicality.

Directed by Jud Taylor · Written by Sharon Michaels

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