TV picks for May 9-10: "For the Love of Ruth," "I Want My Mommy," Shania Twain

May 8, 2015 at 4:14PM
Shania Twain presents the Male Video of the Year Award at the 2011 CMT Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. on Wednesday, June 8, 2011. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Shania Twain appears in concert on AXS TV. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Mothers and daughters

"Grey's Anatomy" veterans Loretta Devine and James Pickens Jr. reunite for the new film "For the Love of Ruth," which is based on biblical story of Ruth, not the characters' obsession with the Babe. 7 p.m. Saturday, TV One

Come to Momma

Mother's Day seems like the appropriate time for children of all ages to seek the protection of their maternal parent. The "I Want My Mommy" marathon features some chilling episodes of "When Ghosts Attack" and "Ghost Asylum." If Mom isn't in the room, make sure she's on speed dial. Noon Sunday, Destination America

Man, she feels like a woman

"Shania Twain: Still the One" captures one of country music's bestselling female artists during her residency at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. She also plays Target Center July 28. 7 p.m. Sunday, AXS TV

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