A Mother's Right: The Elizabeth Morgan Story
| A Mother's Right: The Elizabeth Morgan Story | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Alan Landsburg Lucretia Baxter |
| Directed by | Linda Otto |
| Starring | Bonnie Bedelia |
| Theme music composer | James McVay |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Kay Hoffman |
| Editor(s) | Robin Wilson |
| Running time | 95 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC |
| Original release | November 29, 1992 |
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 Act, 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.[1] Including preparation, director Linda Otto[2] 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."[3]
