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A Girl Like Her

Genre
Drama
Rating
PG-13
Released
27 March, 2015
A Girl Like Her

A Girl Like Her is a feature length American documentary film by Ann Fessler about women who lost children to adoption in the United States between the end of World War II and the early 1970s due to the social pressures of the time, in a period now known as the Baby Scoop Era. Fessler combines the voices of the women with footage from educational films and newsreels about dating, sex, "illegitimate" pregnancy and adoption. The women's stories unfold over footage of life in post-World War II America. Educational films offer guidance about dating and sex, and scripted newsreels shed light on adoption in an era when secrecy prevailed and adoptable babies were thought to be "unwanted" by their mothers. As the footage illuminates the past, the women's stories form a collective narrative as they recount their experiences of dating, pregnancy, family reaction, banishment, and the long-term impact of surrender and silence on their lives.

Réalisateur Ann Fessler
Produced by Ann Fessler
Music Mike Reid and Jacqueline Schwab
Edited by Ann Fessler, Online Editor Mike Majoros
Distributed by (North America) Women Make Movies, (Europe) Journeyman Pictures, Distributor (Home Use, US/CA) Circle A Studio
Released 2012
Running time 48 minutes
Country United States
Language English

À propos de A Girl Like Her

A high school girl documents the harassment she's receiving from her former friend. The film is shot found footage style.

Réalisation de A Girl Like Her

The movie was filmed in Detroit, Michigan, USA. A Girl Like Her was originally titled, The Bully Chronicles, but was later changed.

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Documentary films about adoption.. Adoption history.. Documentary films about historical events.. Documentary films about women.

Dernières informations sur A Girl Like Her mis à jour le 28 Juillet, 2021.