Imagine going through your whole life without knowing who you were when you were born, without knowing what your own name had been, your own history and medical background – and you were told you had no right to know these things. For the Life of Me follows Dave, a 52 year old adoptee, as he embarks on a journey to find the woman who gave birth to him. Along with fellow middle-aged and elderly adoptees Joe, Betty, Janet, Pam, Ruth, Carolyn and Ina. Their stories shed light on the impact secrets can have over an entire lifetime.
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For The Life Of Me
53-minutes
This film follow stories of adoptees who are seeking to have their birth records opened. The unexpected and touching conclusion illuminates the impact of secrets imposed for an entire lifetime.
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For The Life Of Me
Filmmakers
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Running Time
53 minutes
For The Life Of Me
Film details
Year(s) screened
- 2009
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