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Critic Nigel M Smith
rated 8

Lapine’s busy script flirts with melodrama yet wisely never goes all the way, instead opting to honor its flawed characters.

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Cast & Crew

James Lapine
Director
James Lapine
Writer
Ellen Burstyn
As Beatrice Fisher
Tony Shalhoub
As Jason Schulman
Viola Davis
As Martha Schulman
Dan Fogler
As Keith Denholz
Hayden Panettiere
As Ally Fischer

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"Custody" is a powerful drama that follows the lives of three strangers whose paths intersect in a New York City family court. Martha Schulman, a veteran judge struggling with her own personal demons, is assigned to preside over a custody battle between Sara Diaz, a hard-working single mother, and the ACS. Sara's children are taken from her after her son is injured in a tragic accident, and she must fight to prove that she is a capable mother. Ally Fisher, a young lawyer just out of law school, is appointed to represent Sara's case. As the three women navigate the complex and emotionally charged world of family court, they must confront their own past traumas and biases. Will Sara be able to regain custody of her children? Will Ally find her footing as a lawyer? And will Martha find peace in her personal life? "Custody" is a gripping and thought-provoking film that explores the complexities of family, law, and justice.

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