I Am Somebody's Child: The Regina Louise Story 2019
What is I Am Somebody's Child: The Regina Louise Story?
Topic: Film "I Am Somebody's Child: The Regina Louise Story" (2019). Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2019
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 87 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 20, 2019
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Lifetime
- Genres
- Drama, TV Movie
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.5/10 from 22 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~87 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Lifetime
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Topic: Film "I Am Somebody's Child: The Regina Louise Story" (2019).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: I Am Somebody's Child: The Regina Louise Story.
Release Date: April 20, 2019 (US) via Lifetime.
Genre: Drama and TV Movie.
Runtime: 1h 27m.
Director: Janice Cooke.
Cast: Angela Fairley (Regina Louise), Ginnifer Goodwin (Jeanne Kerr), Monique Coleman (Ms. Lewis), Sherri Saum (adult Regina Louise), Kim Hawthorne (Gwen Ford).
Plot:
Journey of a young African American girl (Regina Louise).
Navigated over 30 foster homes and psychiatric facilities before age 18.
Regina Louise is an abandoned Black child placed in a home where she demonstrates anger problems.
Jeanne Kerr is a white counselor who empathizes with her and they form a bond.
Jeanne's unsuccessful attempt to adopt Regina due to a racially motivated ruling forces their bond
Should you watch it?
“An abandoned Black child navigates the foster system and finds a counselor who believes in her.”
- Features a strong cast including Angela Fairley, Ginnifer Goodwin, and Sherri Saum.
- Explores the emotional bond between a young girl and the woman who tries to adopt her.
- Brings awareness to the challenges faced by children navigating numerous foster homes and psychiatric facilities.
- Depicts painful systemic obstacles and a racially motivated ruling that forces apart a deep bond.
Watch it if you are interested in a drama about resilience, the foster care system, and a true-life mentoring bond.
The tone is dramatic and emotional, following a runtime of 1 hour and 27 minutes as a TV movie released by Lifetime.
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Where to stream I Am Somebody's Child: The Regina Louise Story?
Streaming availability details can be checked on platforms that host Lifetime movies or via the JustWatch and TMDB watch options.
Is it worth watching?
Yes, it features a compelling true story and performances by Ginnifer Goodwin, Angela Fairley, and Sherri Saum.
What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 27 minutes.
Are there essential episodes to watch?
No, this is a standalone TV movie rather than a television series with episodes.
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