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199221 minPGdocumentary

Loyal to My Image

199221 minPGdocumentary

A mother relinquished her child in 1971, reflecting on the complex issues surrounding adoption in this 21-minute documentary.

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A mother relinquished her child in 1971, reflecting on the complex issues surrounding adoption in this 21-minute documentary.

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Harriet McKerndirector

Harriet McKernwriter

Cameron Duncancast

Nina Veretennikovacast

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A woman reflects on her life as an adopted person and as a mother who gave up her child in 1971. Set in Australia, "Loyal to My Image" addresses the challenges and emotions surrounding adoption. The film presents her personal story alongside broader themes of motherhood and identity. It runs for 21 minutes and was directed by a female filmmaker in the 1990s. The documentary contributes to discussions on human rights and childhood.

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