Updated: These folks have found a subject for the initial show but are still looking for additional searchers for future shows.
I received this email and am passing it on to you. If you or someone you know is interested please comment and I will see that Stacey gets your information.
Hello Dan,
I am working on a new documentary television series called My Last 24.
The show is in production for the Oprah Winfrey Network.
The idea behind the series to film people in the midst of major life changes, right up to the 24 hours before
the change.
We are hoping to produce an episode featuring somebody about to have a reunion with their birth parent or relinquished child in late June or July of this year. I was wondering if you would be able to help me find the right person for the series.
The aim of the series is not to exploit or sensationalize the topic. We would like to provide an in depth view of what is involved in the search process (including difficulties getting birth records and information) as well as the emotional ups and downs along the way to an actual reunion. We would also like to follow up with the person after the reunion to see how the relationship has evolved since the initial meeting.
I understand this is an incredibly emotional and personal journey, and that it will take a special person to agree to be filmed during the process, but am hoping I will be able to find that person since I believe it is an important story to tell.
On a personal note, my mother was reunited with her birth mother and 8 half brothers and sisters when she was 19 years old, and my aunt also had a reunion with the son she relinquished when she was a teen. I am sympathetic to those who search and am in support of open adoption records.
Any help or advice you could offer would be greatly appreciated. Please feel free to forward my contact
information to anybody you believe may be of assistance.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best,
Stacey Tenenbaum
Galafilm Productions
3 responses so far ↓
HeatherUK // May 28, 2009 at 9:13 am |
I’m reuniting with my mother on July 20th 2009 in Philadelphia PA after a difficult 20 year search.
I was born in Syracuse NY in 1970 by British adopters, who whisked me off the England a few years after finalization of the adoption. I’ve returned to the States several times whilst searching, the longest stay being 5 years.
I finally got in touch with my mother recently and we’ve been speaking frequently on the telephone. She had also tried to get information about me but hit the same roadblocks as me.
I’m happy to speak in more detail about my search and reunion.
All the best, Heather
Reunited Dan // June 3, 2009 at 5:08 am |
Heather,
I passed on your info.
Dan
Anne Licker // June 9, 2009 at 4:40 pm |
Stacey,
My journey with reuniting with my birthson has just begun. He is 28 yrs old and I gave him up for adoption at birth. After his adoption I have since married (not to his father) and had 5 more sons. Our reunion is only 2 wks old and is wonderful and scarey at the same time. If you have any questions about this process I would be happy to answer them.
I am so glad to hear that someone is interested in the emotions of the adoption process. Hollywood makes so light of it with all these actors/actresses adopting. It is not easy for anyone involved. I am so blessed that so far so good. I think my advantage is that his adoptive mom is supportive. How many people are that lucky?
Anne