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201515 minPG-13documentary

Feeling Wanted

201515 minPG-13documentary

Charell, raised in foster care with a father in prison for murder and a mother struggling with addiction, seeks to break the cycle of her troubled upbringing.

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Charell, raised in foster care with a father in prison for murder and a mother struggling with addiction, seeks to break the cycle of her troubled upbringing.

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Yasmin Mistrydirector

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Ky'lin Fordecast

Joseph Kellercast

April Tarrell Sodencast

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With a dad incarcerated for murder, a mom on drugs and a childhood in foster care, Charell knew it was time to break the cycle.

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