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| writer = [[Wendy Wasserstein]]
| writer = Wendy Wasserstein
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| director = Sheldon Larry
| director = Sheldon Larry
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| starring = [[Christine Lahti]]<br>[[Tom Skerritt]]<br>[[Jay Thomas]]<br>[[Mark Feuerstein]]<br>[[Stanley Anderson]]<br>[[Blake Lindsley]]<br>[[Scott Michael Campbell]]<br>[[Matt Weinberg]]<br>[[Will Rothhaar]]<br>[[Caroline Aaron]]<br>[[Teri Austin]]<br>Karen Kim<br>[[Cynthia Harris]]<br>[[Lynne Thigpen]]
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| executive_producer = Abby Adams<br>Chad Hoffman (as Chad S. Hoffman)<br>Robert Schwartz<br>Wendy Wasserstein
| executive_producer = Abby Adams<br>Chad S. Hoffman<br>Robert Schwartz<br>Wendy Wasserstein
| producer = Robert J. Wilson (line producer)<br>Elizabeth Missan Yost (associate producer)
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| location = [[Los Angeles]]
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| editor = Charles Bornstein
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| runtime = 91 min.
| runtime = 91 min.
| company = Gleneagle Productions<br>Hearst Entertainment Productions
| company = Gleneagle Productions<br>Hearst Entertainment Productions
| distributor = [[Lifetime Television]]
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| picture_format = Color
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'''''An American Daughter''''' is a 2000 [[Lifetime Television]] film directed by Sheldon Larry. The [[teleplay]] was written by [[Wendy Wasserstein]], based on her 1997 play [[An American Daughter|of the same name]].
'''''An American Daughter''''' (also known as '''''Trial by Media''''') is a 2000 [[Lifetime Television]] film directed by Sheldon Larry. The [[teleplay]] was written by [[Wendy Wasserstein]], based on her 1997 play [[An American Daughter|of the same name]].


==Plot==
==Plot==
Dr. Lyssa Dent Hughes (Lahti) is the daughter of [[U.S. Senator]] Alan Hughes ([[Stanley Anderson]]). She appears to be headed for nomination as the [[U.S. Surgeon General]] until a background check reveals she once neglected to return a [[jury duty]] notice. Then, she makes a faux pas in comments about her [[homemaker]] mother that leaves her open to a media blitz and her certain nomination suddenly appears to be in doubt. She is supported by her best friend, Judith Kaufman ([[Lynne Thigpen]]), an "African American Jewish feminist"<ref>Nelson, Valerie J. [http://articles.latimes.com/2000/jun/05/entertainment/ca-37556 "Differing Views on Raising This 'Daughter'"] latimes.com, June 2000</ref> physician, who has her own set of troubles.
Dr. Lyssa Dent Hughes (Lahti) is the daughter of [[U.S. Senator]] Alan Hughes ([[Stanley Anderson]]). She appears to be headed for nomination as the [[U.S. Surgeon General]] until a background check reveals she once neglected to return a [[jury duty]] notice. Then, she makes a faux pas in comments about her [[homemaker]] mother that leaves her open to a media blitz and her certain nomination suddenly appears to be in doubt. She is supported by her best friend, Judith Kaufman ([[Lynne Thigpen]]), an African American Jewish feminist<ref>Nelson, Valerie J. [https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-jun-05-ca-37556-story.html "Differing Views on Raising This 'Daughter'"] latimes.com, June 2000</ref> and physician, who has her own set of troubles.

==Principal cast==
Source: ''New York Times''<ref name=times/>


==Cast==
* [[Christine Lahti]] as Lyssa Dent Hughes
* [[Christine Lahti]] as Lyssa Dent Hughes
* [[Tom Skerritt]] as Walter
* [[Tom Skerritt]] as Walter Abrahmson
* [[Jay Thomas]] as Timber Tucker
* [[Jay Thomas]] as Timber Tucker
* [[Mark Feuerstein]] as Morrow McCarthy
* [[Mark Feuerstein]] as Morrow McCarthy
* [[Lynn Thigpen]] Dr. Judith Kaufman
* [[Lynne Thigpen]] as Dr. Judith Kaufman
* [[Stanley Anderson]] as Sen. Alan Hughes
* [[Stanley Anderson]] as Sen. Alan Hughes
* [[Blake Lindsley]] as Quincy Quince
* [[Blake Lindsley]] as Quincy Quince
* [[Scott Michael Campbell]] as Billy
* [[Scott Michael Campbell]] as Billy Robbins
* [[Matt Weinberg]] as Nicholas
* [[Matt Weinberg]] as Nicholas
* [[Will Rothhaar]] as Kip
* [[Will Rothhaar]] as Kip
* [[Caroline Aaron]] as Veronica
* [[Teri Austin]] as Greta
* Karen Kim as Hope
* [[Cynthia Harris]] as Charlotte "Chubby" Hughes


==Production==
==Production==
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An American Daughter
GenreDrama
Based onAn American Daughter
by Wendy Wasserstein
Written byWendy Wasserstein
Directed bySheldon Larry
StarringChristine Lahti
Tom Skerritt
Jay Thomas
Mark Feuerstein
Stanley Anderson
Blake Lindsley
Scott Michael Campbell
Matt Weinberg
Will Rothhaar
Caroline Aaron
Teri Austin
Karen Kim
Cynthia Harris
Lynne Thigpen
Theme music composerPhil Marshall
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersAbby Adams
Chad S. Hoffman
Robert Schwartz
Wendy Wasserstein
Production locationLos Angeles
CinematographyAlbert J. Dunk
EditorCharles Bornstein
Running time91 min.
Production companiesGleneagle Productions
Hearst Entertainment Productions
Original release
NetworkLifetime
ReleaseJune 5, 2000 (2000-06-05)

An American Daughter (also known as Trial by Media) is a 2000 Lifetime Television film directed by Sheldon Larry. The teleplay was written by Wendy Wasserstein, based on her 1997 play of the same name.

Plot

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Dr. Lyssa Dent Hughes (Lahti) is the daughter of U.S. Senator Alan Hughes (Stanley Anderson). She appears to be headed for nomination as the U.S. Surgeon General until a background check reveals she once neglected to return a jury duty notice. Then, she makes a faux pas in comments about her homemaker mother that leaves her open to a media blitz and her certain nomination suddenly appears to be in doubt. She is supported by her best friend, Judith Kaufman (Lynne Thigpen), an African American Jewish feminist[1] and physician, who has her own set of troubles.

Cast

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Production

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The made-for-TV film was broadcast on the Lifetime network in June 2000.[2][3] The TV film is based on Wasserstein's play of the same title, An American Daughter, which ran on Broadway in 1997.

Critical response

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The Variety reviewer noted that the "screenplay is much more than an exploration into the mutual adulation of and animosity toward powerful women. It’s also a provocative look at the complex issues that converge when the definition of roles, be they gender or political, are called into question."[3]

Awards and nominations

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Golden Globe Awards

References

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  1. ^ Nelson, Valerie J. "Differing Views on Raising This 'Daughter'" latimes.com, June 2000
  2. ^ Salamon, Julie. Review nytimes.com, June 5, 2000
  3. ^ a b Fries, Laura. Review variety.com, June 5, 2000
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