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.
| Director | 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 |
About 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.
Achievement of 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.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About A Girl Like Her
Documentary films about adoption.. Adoption history.. Documentary films about historical events.. Documentary films about women.
Latest information about A Girl Like Her updated on July 28 2021.
