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Release Year1986
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, TV Movie
Votes4
DirectorGilbert Moses
WritersDuffy Bart, Judy Merl, Paul Eric Myers
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsA Fight for Jenny
About A Fight for Jenny
Kelsey finds herself fighting a legal battle with her ex-husband Ben when he sues for full custody of their daughter believing that she's no longer living in a suitable environment because her new husband David is African-American. Based on a true story.
Directed by Gilbert Moses, A Fight for Jenny leans on a strong ensemble — Lesley Ann Warren, Philip Michael Thomas, Jaclyn Bernstein — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1986.
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