Birth of a Family
“The story of a family (re)union.”
Synopsis
Over several decades, at least 20,000 Indigenous children were forcibly taken from their homes in Canada and adopted out to non-Indigenous families. Now, four siblings come together for the first time to build the family ties they were once denied.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-13
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tasha Hubbard
- Screenplay & Story
- Tasha Hubbard, Betty Ann Adam
- Original Title
- Birth of a Family
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tasha Hubbard
Tasha Hubbard, Betty Ann Adam
Allan Leader
Hans Olson
Bonnie Thompson, David Christensen
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Tasha Hubbard
Director
Tasha Hubbard
Writer
Betty Ann Adam
Writer
Hans Olson
Editor
Allan Leader
Director of Photography
Bonnie Thompson
Producer
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What is Birth of a Family about?
Over several decades, at least 20,000 Indigenous children were forcibly taken from their homes in Canada and adopted out to non-Indigenous families. Now, four siblings come together for the first time to build the family ties they were once denied.
Who directed Birth of a Family?
Birth of a Family was directed by Tasha Hubbard.
Who stars in Birth of a Family?
The principal cast of Birth of a Family includes Betty Ann Adam.
When was Birth of a Family released and how long is it?
Birth of a Family was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Birth of a Family?
Birth of a Family holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.