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Snap Decision

2001-06-04 · 90 min · ★ 5.7

Drama · TV Movie

Inspired by a true story, a young widowed mother finds herself on trial for child pornography and abuse after allowing her best friend to photograph her daughters and friend.

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Directors
Alan Metzger
Production companies
Freyda Rothstein Productions, Hearst Entertainment Productions, Lifetime
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Mare WinninghamMare WinninghamJennifer Bradley
Felicity HuffmanFelicity HuffmanCarrie Dixon
Chelcie RossChelcie RossDet. John Collins
Megan FahlenbockMegan FahlenbockSarah Jenkins
Ronn SarosiakRonn SarosiakSteve Godwin
Chuck ShamataChuck ShamataJack Bradley
Amy ZellLauren Bradley
Alex GaistmanSophie Bradley
Alexander Cameron DrogemullerLuke Bradley (as Alexander Drogemuller)
Marcia BennettMarcia BennettBarbara
Natalie SanbornBrandi
Kevin JubinvilleKevin JubinvilleTed Jenkins
Karen LeBlancKaren LeBlancElisa Hunt
Sugith VarugheseSugith VarugheseDr. Nayyer
Susan HenleyMyra
Robert BockstaelRobert BockstaelMartin Schneider
Don AllisonJudge Pierson
Richard BlackburnRichard BlackburnDetective Braden
Frank Cox-O'ConnellFrank Cox-O'ConnellRandy
Barbara GordonBarbara GordonModerator

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