by Iotis Erlewine
synopsis
In this provocative made-for-TV drama, college student Marybeth finds herself forced to make a choice that will forever alter her life when she learns that her recently deceased grandmother has chosen her to become the legal guardian of her mentally retarded mother. This crossroads comes shortly before Marybeth is to graduate.
characteristics
- Mental-retardation
- Mother
- Mental-handicap
- Living With Disability
- Family-secrets
- Guardian