Adopted: For the Life of Me |
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the film: |
While nine states have reversed sealed records laws in the past twelve years (and two never sealed them), thirty-nine states in America continue to hide an adoptee's birth information from them - forever. Legislation is currently being debated in several states that would provide access to records for adopted citizens. Opponents argue that birthmothers were promised confidentiality, while supporters point out that there is no statutory guarantee of privacy. As the debate goes on, adoptees (and birthparents) are dying without closure about one of the most significant events and relationships of their lives.
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the task: |
Fall 2010: Kristin was hired to present ADOPTED: For the Life of Me to PBS stations nationally. | |
the results: |
Since 2010, Adopted: For the Life of Me has had 1,369 telecasts on 357 station/channels. | |
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client feedback: |
"I fully believe that the incredible run you provided for the film has helped in many areas. I wish I had ways to better quantify the impact - but some very wonderful personal letters have been very fulfilling. So many thanks for all you did - and here's to staying in touch! Jean Strauss, filmmaker | |
filmmaker: |
Jean Strauss is a New York Times best-selling author, legislative activist, and documentary filmmaker.
With ADOPTED: for the life of me, she marries her twin passions of adoption reform and filmmaking.
A graduate of UC Berkeley and USC, wife of a college president and mother of two grown sons, she began making documentary films at the age of 50. Her short films won numerous honors, including American Cinematheque’s list of top women directors in “Women in Shorts”. Her books include Penguin’s "Birthright: The Guide to Search and Reunion;" her memoir, "Beneath a Tall Tree," and the New York Times bestseller, "Forever Liesl: A Memoir of The Sound of Music." | |
the website: | adoptedforthelifeofme.com |