Tracy Thurman was married to a man who abused her. But he continues to harass her after she gets a restraining order, and the police do little to help. When he brutally beats her and slashes her throat in front of police, she sues the city and the police department for failing to protect her.
Acting
Nancy McKeon carries unbearable weight.
Writing
Courtroom scenes hit like a truck.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Thurman v. City of Torrington became landmark case law, forcing police to enforce restraining orders nationwide. This TV movie literally changed policing.
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