Foster Child
Synopsis
At age two, Gil Cardinal was placed in a non-Indigenous foster home, where he remained until adulthood while searching for his biological family.
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Gil Cardinal recalls his childhood memories of feeling fear and confusion after moving into a new foster home at age two. He describes being brought to a family with two brothers and a sister, where he eventually felt a sense of belonging. Now 35, Cardinal contacts the department of child welfare to search for his biological mother. He reflects on his life, noting he has ties to two families and two cultures. The documentary weaves his story with moments from family events, including a niece's wedding.
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Why Watch
- Follow the emotional journey of a foster child seeking his roots.
- Meet the Wilson family who embraced a foster child as their own.
- Discover the impact of foster care on identity and belonging.
Did You Know
- The child was scared of everyone and cried whenever someone walked by for months.
- He was placed in a foster home where he was kept in one room and isolated.
- He was taken in by the Wilson family and stayed there permanently after initially being a temporary placement.
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At what age did the child enter foster care?
The child entered foster care at the age of two.
How long did the child stay in the foster home?
The child stayed in the foster home permanently after being taken in.
What did the child realize as they got older?
As the child got older, they realized they were a foster child and looked different with a different last name.
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