The read
It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
Told by the mothers and children who were separated from one another, this landmark documentary reveals the full scale of the UK's forced adoption scandal. Over four decades, 250,000 unmarried mothers were forced by the British state to give up their babies. Their first-hand accounts expose the system that tore families apart, its lasting impact, and the fight to uncover the truth that led to a moment of national reckoning.
Ratings
TMDB10/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Kate SchofieldDirector
Cast
- Keir Starmerself (archive footage)
- Marion McMillanself
- Ann Keenself
- Joan Chambersself
- Mark Lloyd-Foxself
- Judyself
- Wes Cuellself
- Marion Scottself
- Dr. Michael Lambertself
Themes
pregnancyadoptionreligionmotherhoodadopteechild given up for adoptionunwed motherteen pregnancydocumentarylegalmothers and babies