This is the true story of Mei-Ling Hopgood, one of the first wave of Asian adoptees to arrive in America. She never identified with her Asian ancestry, but was quickly involved in Asian culture when her birth family contacted her. Lucky Girl is a tale of joy, regret, hilarity, deep sadness, and great discovery.
A documentary about a South Korean pastor made famous for his “drop box.” The film underscores his religion, work with adoption, and the function of the drop box.
This tells the story of two adoptees and their families. One family is a couple excitedly preparing for the adoption of a baby girl. The other, a 32-year-old adoptee from Korea who has always struggled to speak with her adoptive parents about her adoption. The two stories are at opposite ends of the adoption process and converge to show that love alone is not enough to make a family work.
An animated film about a Korean adoptee joining a Belgium family and his return to his birth country. The story follows him over the course of his life and explores concepts like identity and acceptance.
The story of three adopted Chinese-American girls who discover they’re cousins on 23andMe. Their online meeting inspires the young women to confront the burning questions they have about their lost history and travel back to China.
An international, all-volunteer group of adoptees and adoptive parents offering sources of information to help Chinese adoptees search for their birth families. There are guides about DNA testing, using WeChat, province searches, visiting the CCCWA, and more.
A documentary about the various perspectives on China’s One Child Policy. It interviews people who carried out the policy to the people who fell victim to the policy. This is for anyone interested in learning about one of China’s biggest and most impactful family planning initiatives. It offers new perspectives about and explores the causes and effects of the policy.
An international support group created by and for Chinese adoptees. CCI is dedicated to empowering and connecting adult Chinese adoptees globally through Facebook, Zoom, and in-person events.
