
Who We Are Now
Drama
Overview
Recently released from prison, Beth is working with her public defender to get her son back from her sister, who was awarded legal custody while Beth was incarcerated for ten years. Soon after, Beth forms an unlikely alliance with Jess, an idealistic young protégé of the public defense team, who decides to take on Beth's cause whether she likes it or not.
Top Cast


Julianne Nicholson
Julianne Nicholson
Beth
Julianne Nicholson
Beth


Emma Roberts
Emma Roberts
Jess
Emma Roberts
Jess


Zachary Quinto
Zachary Quinto
Peter
Zachary Quinto
Peter


Jimmy Smits
Jimmy Smits
Carl
Jimmy Smits
Carl


Jess Weixler
Jess Weixler
Gabby
Jess Weixler
Gabby


Lea Thompson
Lea Thompson
Alana
Lea Thompson
Alana


Jason Biggs
Jason Biggs
Vince
Jason Biggs
Vince


Scott Cohen
Scott Cohen
Sam
Scott Cohen
Sam


Grant Shaud
Grant Shaud
Judge
Grant Shaud
Judge


Gloria Reuben
Gloria Reuben
Rebecca
Gloria Reuben
Rebecca
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