Foster

"Every Child Needs A Family"

Jun 1 2018 TV-14 1h 53m
Documentary

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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Plot

Oscar®-winning filmmakers Deborah Oppenheimer and Mark Jonathan Harris (Into the Arms of Strangers: Stories of the Kindertransport) reunite for a revealing first-hand look at the foster care system as seen through the eyes of those who know it best. With extraordinary access to the inner workings of the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Oppenheimer and Harris go beyond the sensational headlines and stereotypes to take an unprecedented look at an often misunderstood world and upend some of the most enduring myths about foster care and those involved in the system.

Written by

Mark Jonathan Harris

Directed by

Mark Jonathan Harris

Cast

Earcylene Beavers, Jessica Chandler, Jacqueline Chun

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Sabine Films

Languages

English, Español

Awards

1 nomination

Trailers
FOSTER (2019) | Official Trailer | HBO
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Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
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