The Right Mom

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The Right Mom

2021

1h 30m

8.1(12 votes)

Drama

Overview

While writing an article about an abused boy, a woman fights for protect him after she uncovers shocking details.

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14 members

Acting

Anna Schafer

Jenny Carlyle

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Nick Ballard

Dr. Jack Wilcox

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Matt Medrano

Ray Brady

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Taja V. Simpson

Ellen Graham

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Lisa Ann Walter

Margaret Blanchette

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Swati Kapila

Beth Randall

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Augie Duke

Rachel Lee

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Chase Williamson

Thomas Mingo

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Leo Marz

Billy

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Tamlyn Tomita

Sallie Petersen

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Gail Borges

Judge Jones

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Daniel Lench

Attorney Sam Jacobsen

Production

Autumn Federici

Prosecutor Rhota

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Luke Barnett

Instructor Bates

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