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I Am Somebody's Child: The Regina Louise Story

2019Movie1 h 27 min

DramaTV Movie
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

A deeply moving, melancholic drama movie about a real life story and family.

Good for friends night · teens · background watch

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

The journey of a young African American girl who navigated over 30 foster homes and psychiatric facilities before age 18, and the one woman, Jeanne, who believed in her. After Jeanne’s unsuccessful attempt to adopt Regina due to a racially motivated ruling, their bond is forced apart.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Foster Care System
  • Systemic Racism
  • Social Justice
  • Overcoming Adversity
  • Emotional Resilience
  • Redemptive Story
  • Based on True Story

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Janice Cooke
Written by
Camille Thomasson

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 20, 2019 · 1 h 27 min · Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes

Released
April 20, 2019
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
9 countries

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream I Am Somebody's Child: The Regina Louise Story?"

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Where can I stream I Am Somebody's Child: The Regina Louise Story?

PrimeKanopyLifetime Movie Club

In the United States, I Am Somebody's Child: The Regina Louise Story streams on Prime and Lifetime Movie Club, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is I Am Somebody's Child: The Regina Louise Story worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.6).

Is I Am Somebody's Child: The Regina Louise Story plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.