Just Ask My Children 2001
“A family torn apart by a system out of control”
What is Just Ask My Children?
Topic: Film "Just Ask My Children" (2001). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2001
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 91 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 10, 2001
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Hearst Entertainment Productions, Firebrand Productions
- Genres
- Drama, TV Movie
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.8/10 from 14 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~91 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Hearst Entertainment Productions, Firebrand Productions
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Topic: Film "Just Ask My Children" (2001).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: Just Ask My Children.
Year: 2001.
Release Date: 09/10/2001 (US).
Genre: Drama, TV Movie, historical drama.
Runtime: 1h 31m.
Basis: True story of the Kern County child abuse cases.
Plot: A modern-day witch hunt where a couple is falsely accused and imprisoned for molesting their own children. Specifically, in 1982, parents Scott and Brenda Kniffen are arrested on false accusations of ritualistic child abuse. Their children are taken into custody and manipulated into believing the lies.
Cast:
Virginia Madsen as Brenda Kniffen.
Jeffrey Nordling as Scott Kniffen.
Graham Beckel as Denver Dunn.
Robert Joy as Sam Bennis.
Barbara Tarbuck as Marilyn Kniffen.
Casey Biggs
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“A gripping exploration of drama and tv movie that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Just Ask My Children worth watching?
Just Ask My Children holds a community rating of 6.8/10 based on 14 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, TV Movie for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Just Ask My Children and when was it released?
Just Ask My Children is a feature film with a runtime of 91 minutes. It was released in 2001. Release status: Released.
Who directed Just Ask My Children?
Just Ask My Children was directed by Arvin Brown.
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