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Women on Trial

Name: Women on Trial
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1992-10-27
Cast: Lee Grant

1992 | 57 min | Documentary

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Aimed squarely at people who love a true story told well. Expect to bring it up in conversation afterwards.
The mood: Eye-opening.
The pace: Moves through the story clearly, at 57 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off: Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.

"Women On Trail" exposes the innate corruption and sexism in the family court system as children are removed from their mothers and given to fathers who often either don't want them or have been convicted of domestic violence.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerNot counted
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet

Women on Trial

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