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A Will of their Own is a american film of genre Drama directed by Karen Arthur with Lea Thompson
A Will of their Own (1998)
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Add to a movie listA Will of their Own is a 1998 American television mini-series directed by Karen Arthur. The film follows six generations of females within one family, and their struggle for power and independence in America. The film debuted on October 18, 1998 on the NBC network to strong critical reviews. It was released to DVD late 2003.
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The film begins in the 1890s and ends in the 1980s. Annie Jermaine (Aylesworth) immigrates from Europe to America where she becomes a housemaid for a wealthy doctor. She breaks class restrictions when she marries the doctor's son and begins training as a nurse. However, she is unable to utilize her knowledge due to the popular belief that women were not capable of practicing medicine.Actors
Lea Thompson
(Amanda Steward)
Ellen Burstyn
(Veronica Steward)
Sônia Braga
(Jessie Lopez De La Cruz)
Reiko Aylesworth
(Annie Jermaine)
Faye Dunaway
(Margaret Sanger)
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