The acting is a little bad, but I've certainly seen worse in kids' movies. This is based on the popular book series by Valerie Tripp, and directed by the unlikely Patricia Rozema.
The Chamber (1996)
Universal
October 11, 1996
Drama
DVD C-
A young lawyer decides to defend his grandfather, who's on Death Row. If the performances were better, I might've gone with a C or even C+. Based on the John Grisham novel and directed by James Foley.