A Will of their Own

A Will of their Own is a 1998 American television miniseries 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.

Annie Jermaine Aylesworth immigrates from Europe to America where she becomes a housemaid for a wealthy doctor. She breaks class restrictions when she marries the doctors son and begins training as a nurse. However, she is unable to utilize her knowledge due to the popular belief that women were not capable of practicing medicine.Amanda Steward Thompson is a young woman who aspires to become a photographer but is turned down because she is a woman. She goes through life in trying to help women and make them stronger. ........

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