A Mother's Right: The Elizabeth Morgan Storyis a 1992television filmdirected byLinda Otto.StarringBonnie Bedeliain the title role, the courtroom drama—which has also been released asShattered Silence—chronicles the story behind theElizabeth Morgan case,in which a woman suspected her ex-husband was sexually abusing their three year old daughter. After Morgan's ex-husband was cleared of suspicion by police, and a judge ordered unsupervised visitation rights be returned to him, Morgan refused to reveal the location of the child. Morgan was subsequently held in contempt of court and imprisoned for more than two years, until an act of congress was written and passed specifically to free her.
| A Mother's Right: The Elizabeth Morgan Story | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| 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 | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Alan Landsburg Howard Lipstone Linda Otto |
| Producers | Kay Hoffman Don Goldman |
| Cinematography | Mike Fash |
| Editor | Robin Wilson |
| Running time | 95 minutes |
| Production company | Landsburg Company |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | November 29, 1992 |
Cast
edit- Bonnie Bedeliaas Dr. Jean Elizabeth Morgan
- Terence Knoxas Eric Foretich
- Kenneth WelshasPaul Michel
- Nick Searcyas Rob Morgan
- Pam Grieras Linda Holman
- Caroline Dollaras Hilary A. Foretich
- Patricia Nealas Antonia Morgan
- Rip Tornas Bill Morgan
Production
editThe film went into production under the titleWith Reason to Suspecton February 24, 1992, inCharlotte, North Carolina.[1]Including preparation, directorLinda Otto[2]spent three years making the film.
Reception
editVarietymagazine wrote thatA Mother's Rightis "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]
References
edit- ^MacMinn, Aleeene (February 4, 1992)."Television".Los Angeles Times.Archivedfrom the original on 2016-03-06.Retrieved2012-12-16.
- ^imdb
- ^Huff, Richard (November 23, 1992)."A Mother's Right: The Elizabeth Morgan Story".Variety.Retrieved2012-12-16.