Name: Everybody Needs a Forever Home
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1978-05-01
Duration: 21 min
Cast: Lady B. Foster, Mary Bell, Isaac Bell, Sandra McLennan, Ken McLennan

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Four African American families relate their experiences with adoption.

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Directed by: Mike Simpson
Written by: Mike Simpson
Produced by: Mike Simpson
Music by: Ed Guinn, Bob Brown

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May 1, 1978 · 21 min · NR

Released: May 1, 1978
Runtime: 21 min
Age rating: NR
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United States

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Is Everybody Needs a Forever Home okay for kids?

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Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Everybody Needs a Forever Home plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

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Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.