Foster
“Every Child Needs A Family”
Synopsis
With one in eight American children suffering a confirmed case of neglect or abuse by age 18, there are currently more than 400,000 children in foster care in the U.S., a number that continues to grow each year. Drawing on unprecedented access, FOSTER explores the often-misunderstood world of foster care through compelling stories from the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, the largest county child welfare agency in the country.
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FOSTER (2019) | Official Trailer | HBOOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
AFI Docs Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Jonathan Harris
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Jonathan Harris
- Original Score
- Gary Lionelli
- Original Title
- Foster
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Sabine Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Jonathan Harris
Mark Jonathan Harris
Gary Lionelli
Nick Higgins
Kate Amend
Deborah Oppenheimer, Samantha Polan, Lisa Remington, Jeff Skoll, Diane Weyermann
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Jonathan Harris
Director
Mark Jonathan Harris
Writer
Deborah Oppenheimer
Producer
Gary Lionelli
Original Music Composer
Nick Higgins
Director of Photography
Kate Amend
Editor
Samantha Polan
Producer
Lisa Remington
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Foster
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What is Foster about?
With one in eight American children suffering a confirmed case of neglect or abuse by age 18, there are currently more than 400,000 children in foster care in the U.S., a number that continues to grow each year. Drawing on unprecedented access, FOSTER explores the often-misunderstood world of foster care through compelling stories from the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, the largest county child welfare agency in the country.
Who directed Foster?
Foster was directed by Mark Jonathan Harris.
Who stars in Foster?
The principal cast of Foster includes Earcylene Beavers, Jessica Chandler, Jacqueline Chun, Ben Colella, Patricia Soung.
When was Foster released and how long is it?
Foster was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Foster?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Foster was composed by Gary Lionelli.