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Guilt by Association (TV 2002)Life is good for Susan, her two children and new boyfriend Russell. But life abruptly changes when she discovers her perfect boyfriend is a drug dealer. Realising the danger this could ... See full summary » Director:Graeme CampbellWriter:Alan Hines |
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Susan Walker
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Angie
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Russell
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Karen Glave | ... |
Roxanne
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Elisa Moolecherry | ... |
Marguerite (prison chaplain)
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Danielle
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Asia Vieira | ... |
Teenage Hannah
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Teenage Max
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Mallory Margel | ... |
Young Hannah
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Young Max
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Ramona
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June
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Shirley
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Kathryn Haggis | ... |
Greta
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Old Lucy
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Life is good for Susan, her two children and new boyfriend Russell. But life abruptly changes when she discovers her perfect boyfriend is a drug dealer. Realising the danger this could bring to her family she tells him to leave. Suddenly her house is raided and Susan is arrested as a co-conspirator in Russell's drug business. Her situation goes from bad to worse when she finds herself behind bars with violent criminals. How will she ever prove her innocence when the system seems against her? Guilt By Association is a disturbing story based on true events. Written by Ørnås
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EnglishRelease Date:
13 March 2002 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Coupable par amour See more »Box Office
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CAD 4,100,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC), Government of Ontario, Hearst Entertainment Productions See more »
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This is an issue that still gets little attention from the media. Kudos to the writer and director for addressing one of the several crises (including health care and prison reform) that are still in shambles today.
Mercedes Ruehl is excellent as a woman who merely dated someone (who happened to be a drug dealer.) She was a nurse and had young children in the house, and once she realized what was going on she kicked the boyfriend (Russell) out.
At any rate she was arrested for associating with a drug ring. She had answered the phone a few times and merely taken a message, like anyone would in a busy house with children, friends, etc. Apparently the burden of proof for the prosecution in this criminal case was accepted as hearsay. People are guilty until proved innocent once they are "in the system". And if you cannot afford an excellent criminal attorney to defend you, the system is unjust.
We see many of the women in similar situations who were imprisoned with ridiculous sentences, some for 100 years. This is a disgrace that this can occur here in the U.S. If you like this film you may also enjoy "Against Their Will: Women in Prison", starring Judith Light as a woman who was unjustly imprisoned. 10/10 Very highly recommended.