A Will of their Own 25 years old

A 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.

Credits

Sônia Braga
Sônia Braga

Jessie Lopez De La Cruz

Amy Ryan
Amy Ryan

Carrie Baker

Tovah Feldshuh
Tovah Feldshuh

Mrs. Rubenstein

Thomas Gibson
Thomas Gibson

James MacClaren

Ellen Burstyn
Ellen Burstyn

Veronica Steward

Faye Dunaway
Faye Dunaway

Margaret Sanger

Cast

Name Character
Sônia Braga She was 48 , now 73 years old as Jessie Lopez De La Cruz
Amy Ryan She was 28 , now 54 years old as Carrie Baker
Tovah Feldshuh She was 45 , now 71 years old as Mrs. Rubenstein
Thomas Gibson He was 36 , now 61 years old as James MacClaren
Ellen Burstyn She was 65 , now 91 years old as Veronica Steward
Faye Dunaway She was 57 , now 83 years old as Margaret Sanger
Eric McCormack He was 35 , now 61 years old as Pierce Peterson
Diana Scarwid She was 43 , now 68 years old as Crystal Eastman
Lea Thompson She was 37 , now 62 years old as Amanda Steward
Lois Smith She was 67 , now 93 years old as Miss Maude
Reiko Aylesworth She was 25 , now 51 years old as Annie Jermaine
Elizabeth Marvel She was 28 , now 54 years old as Diana
Charlotte Ross She was 30 , now 56 years old as Susan
Larry Pine He was 53 , now 79 years old as Charles Steward
Paris Jefferson She was 28 , now 54 years old as Sarah
Michael Muhney He was 23 , now 48 years old as William Steward
John Shea He was 49 , now 75 years old as Dr. Jonathan Abbott
David New He was 98 , now 124 years old as Martin

Crew

Name Job title
Tina Hirsch Editing She was 55 , now 81 years old Editor
David Michael Frank Sound He was 49 , now 75 years old Music
Phyllis Huffman Production She was 54 , 61 years old when she died Casting
Jane Alderman Production She was 59 , 77 years old when she died Casting
Lynn Roth Production Executive Producer
Lynn Roth Writing Story
Karen Arthur Directing She was 57 , now 82 years old Director
Mark Wolper Production Executive Producer
Susan Nanus Production Producer
Susan Nanus Writing Writer
Susan Nanus Writing Story
Elliot Friedgen Production Producer
A Will of their Own poster
A Will of their Own (25 years)

Ended

  • First Air Date: 1998-10-18
  • Runtime: [120] minutes
  • Number of Episodes: 2