Two Mothers for Zachary (1996)
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This fact-based TV movie takes place in Richmond, Virginia, the home of single mother Jody Shaffell (Valerie Bertinelli). Appalled by the fact that Jody has come out of the closet and is living in an openly gay relationship with her female lover, Jody's mother Nancy (Vanessa Redgrave) sues to… More This fact-based TV movie takes place in Richmond, Virginia, the home of single mother Jody Shaffell (Valerie Bertinelli). Appalled by the fact that Jody has come out of the closet and is living in an openly gay relationship with her female lover, Jody's mother Nancy (Vanessa Redgrave) sues to gain custody of her grandson Zachary (Adam Rehman). A homophobic judge arranges for Zachary to be taken out of Jody's home, whereupon Nancy sets about to thoroughly wipe her grandson's memory clean of his previous "immoral" lifestyle--even unto demanding that the boy refer to her as Momma. The film's script is careful to weigh both sides of the argument equally, demonstrating that for most of her life, Jody was hardly a paragon of responsible motherhood, having supped full of booze and promiscuity before realizing she was gay and promptly cleaning herself up; nor is Nancy depicted as a cold-hearted villain, merely a concerned grandmother who wants what she thinks is best for Zachary. Indeed, if there are truly any "heavies" in the piece, they are the best friend and brother of the beleagured Jody, who callously testify against her in court. Originally seen over the ABC network, Two Mothers for Zachary debuted September 22, 1996. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Peter Werner
- Genres
- Drama, Television
Unrated,
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Cast
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Valerie Bertinelli
as Jody Shaffell
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Cynthia Dorn
as Nurse Smoot
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Colleen Flynn
as Maggie Fergus
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Tony Frank
as Ben Delaney
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James Gammon
as Chalmer
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Barbara Lasater
as Pat Kinchloe
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Dennis Letts
as Judge Crawford
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Marietta Marich
as Melba
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Michael Marich
as Robert Lee
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Randy Means
as Harlan
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Toby Metcalf
as Off. Hamm
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Steven Prince
as Rusty
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Vanessa Redgrave
as Nancy Shaffell
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Cliff Stephens
as Judge Paxton
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Kim Dickens
as Nancy
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Steve Shearer
as Frank Martin
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Brian Matthew McGuire
as Eddie
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Kenneth Wayne Bradley
as Wes
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Brett Brock
as Keith Kinchloe
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Adam Rehman
as Zachary
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Barbara George-Reiss
as Beth
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Larry Randolph
as Judge Rayburn
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Ramsey Williams
as Vada
