A Mother's Right: The Elizabeth Morgan Story

A Mother's Right: The Elizabeth Morgan Story

NR 1992 · 95 min · ★ 7.7 · TV Movie, Drama

Based on the custody case involving Elizabeth Morgan and the subsequent Elizabeth Morgan Act.

Directed by Linda Otto · Written by Lucretia Baxter

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