I Am Somebody's Child: The Regina Louise Story

Summary Regina Louise, an abandoned black child, is placed in a home where she demonstrates anger issues. Jeanne Kerr, a white counselor, empathizes with her and they form a bond which leads to a petition for adoption. The home's director, a black woman, informs her that she will fight the petition, believing that a black child could not be raised by a white woman; the judge agrees. Regina is sent to a private institution and Jeanne's attempts to communicate with her are hindered. When Regina comes of age the institution releases her, with no financial or other support; however, they turn over all of Jeanne's letters which had been withheld from her. Regina pursues an education and begins a search for the woman she always thought of as her mother. View more details

I Am Somebody's Child: The Regina Louise Story

Directed : Janice Cooke

Written : Camille Thomasson

Stars : Ginnifer Goodwin Monique Coleman Sherri Saum Angela Fairley

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Genres : Drama

Release date : Apr 19, 2019

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Filming locations : Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Production companies : Julijette Lifetime Television

Summary Regina Louise, an abandoned black child, is placed in a home where she demonstrates anger issues. Jeanne Kerr, a white counselor, empathizes with her and they form a bond which leads to a petition for adoption. The home's director, a black woman, informs her that she will fight the petition, believing that a black child could not be raised by a white woman; the judge agrees. Regina is sent to a private institution and Jeanne's attempts to communicate with her are hindered. When Regina comes of age the institution releases her, with no financial or other support; however, they turn over all of Jeanne's letters which had been withheld from her. Regina pursues an education and begins a search for the woman she always thought of as her mother. View more details

Details

Genres : Drama

Release date : Apr 19, 2019

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Filming locations : Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Production companies : Julijette Lifetime Television

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