Who Are the DeBolts? and Where Did They Get Nineteen Kids?

Sep 10 1977 Not Rated 1h 12m
Biography, Documentary

Who Are the DeBolts? And Where Did They Get Nineteen Kids? is a 1977 documentary film about Dorothy and Bob DeBolt, an American couple who adopted 14 children [12 at the start of filming], some of whom are severely disabled war orphans -- in addition to raising Dorothy's five biological children and Bob's biological daughter. The film won an Academy Award for Best Documentary in 1978. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2007.

Plot

Dorothy and Bob DeBolt's tale of the struggles and joys involved in their 19 adopted children, many of who are physically disabled war orphans.

Written by

Janet Peoples

Directed by

John Korty

Cast

Kim Atwood, Marty Atwood, Mike Atwood

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Sanrio, Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates, Korty Films

Languages

English

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 4 wins & 1 nomination total

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259
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
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