Unfit: Ward vs. Ward
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Thoughtful documentary exploring the shocking court decision to grant custody to a child’s father, a convicted murderer, rather than her lesbian mother.
Release Date
2012-04-30
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2.5
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Who is more fit to raise a child: a convicted killer or a lesbian?
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