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Family Album [VHS]

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This movie although alot different than the book is very good. It documents the heartache, losses, and triumphs of one remarkable woman... Fay Price Thayer. In this movie she will learn many lessons including the power to forgive a cheating husband, helping a pregnant daughter make decisions, love her gay son, and rise to the top as an oscar winning director. This movie is so realistic and makes you feel as if you are watching a real family live there lives. There are times when you have to assure yourself that this is just a movie. Don't pass up the chance to see and feel the emotions of one remarkable family and share the moments that were remembered in there Family Album.

This three hours movie is full of entertainment. It's very touching and you can't stop the movie for just even a second. You can see several years of a woman who tries to be a female director in a time where woman liked more to be seen at home cooking for a man. But she managed everything, but has to fight in private against all the family troubles that appear. The most touching thing is when her gay son was denied by his father and she has to deal with it. The ending is very sad but watch for yourself and enjoy "Family Album" !

Of the 20 or so made-for-TV Danielle Steel films, "Family Album" is one of the best - great acting - especially from Joe Flanigan (in his first film role) as the gay son who is totally appealing.

Lots of production values makes this one look like a regular theatrical release rather than a TV film. Well worth seeing.

I have to say that at of all the danielle steel movies this is my most favorite. No matter how many times I watch I still end up crying at the ending. I thought jaclyn smith and michael ontkean portrayed their characters greatly and with much passion for the roles. I am just happy that I finally was able to find this movie and own it now I could watch it over and over without getting tired, this is definetly one of the best danielle steel movies you have to own or watch. You won't be sorry.

...for anyone who grew up during the sixties and seventies this is a poignant look back that you won't want to miss. Don't look for flashes of pop idols, teenage fads, or media darlings... rather than the then world under the spotlight, "Family Album" is about you and me and all the other everyday people who were playing out the search for the typical "American Dream" during the years when it finally began to grow up. And while your mom may not have been a movie star or your dad a business tycoon you'll see them in Faye and Ward Thayer, and you'll see yourself as well... struggling to be one with yourself and one with your family...

Don't miss out on Danielle Steele's "Family Album"... it's a great flick! Great performances were delivered by Jackyln Smith, Michael Ontkean and then newcomer Joe Flanigan.

This was a very good movie. I enjoyed it very much. One to watch, for sure. Great Movie!