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Revision as of 22:49, 12 March 2015
Browse our directory of adoption in entertainment...
Books with Adoption Themes
Films with Adoption Themes
Plays and Musicals with Adoption Themes
Poems with Adoption Themes
Songs with Adoption Themes
TV Shows with Adoption Themes
We were surprised at the enormous variety of adoption themes within the world of entertainment. Indeed, some of the most well known books and movies such as Superman, The Book Thief, Anne of Green Gables and Hercules all deal with adoption.
TV Movies were movies made for TV. They tend to be shorter and contain more dramatic elements. They have ratings and can be found on movie channels like: Hallmark, ABC, HBO, NBC, and more. See the TV Movies page.
Plays have been around for ages. They were the of the first means of public entertainment for humans besides dance and music. Plays have been popular since the Greeks and Romans and were carried on to Shakespeare's time in the 1600s on through to today. See the Plays page.
Musicals can be fun and memorable. With songs and dance, these are some of America's favorite types of entertainment. Find ones you can dance and sing-a-long with today. See the Musicals page.
Many are touched by poems. They are often simple writings with deeper meanings. See the Poems page.
Everyone relates to music and lyrics, whether it be a classical piece, pop, jazz, or international music. We have found a list of songs about adoption. Each will list the title, composer, and lyrics. Have fun adding some new songs to your collection today! See the Songs page.
TV Shows can give some "real life" samples of those who have been touched by adoption. A variety of shows are available for viewing. Here we have given reviews on ones that involve adoption sometime during their plot. See the TV Shows page.
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