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199155 minPGdocumentary

6.8/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Finding Christa

199155 minPGdocumentary

6.8/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

A filmmaker reconnects with her daughter, Christa, whom she placed for adoption two decades earlier, exploring themes of identity and motherhood.

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Camille Billops

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A filmmaker reconnects with her daughter, Christa, whom she placed for adoption two decades earlier, exploring themes of identity and motherhood.

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James Hatch

James Hatchdirector

Camille Billops

Camille Billopsdirector

James Hatch

James Hatchwriter

Camille Billops

Camille Billopswriter

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A filmmaker reunites with the daughter she gave up for adoption twenty years later.

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