A Place for Annie

A Place for Annie is a 1994 American made-for-television drama film starring Sissy Spacek, Mary-Louise Parker and Joan Plowright.

Directed by John Gray, the first presentation aired as part of Hallmark Hall of Fame on the ABC network on May 1, 1994.

Reasoning with her son David, who is understandably concerned about the idea, Susan files and signs adoption papers and Annie is legally her foster daughter.

Despite agreeing to Susan's instructions for Annie's care, Linda refuses to phone her and let her know of how things are proceeding.

This inspires Linda to come to the conclusion that the reason she wanted Annie was so she could do at least one thing right and be a mother to her as she had fouled up her own life so many times.

Next day at home, a doctor comes and informs Susan that Annie is no longer testing for the HIV antibodies.

The doctors thought she had HIV due to her low T-cell count and her susceptibility to ear infections.

[1] Entertainment Weekly gave a favorable review and said: "There are a few crucial twists in this TV movie that don't bear giving away.