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Adoption in Entertainment
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Plays and Musicals 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.
We have compiled a list of films that involve adoption. Whether it be a main character like Tarzan, or Clark Kent from Superman who we follow that's trying to understand who they are; or a documentary about adoption, following children who are international adoptees visiting their native land and meeting their birth families for the first time. Some will be a surprise and fun for a family night. Have fun exploring what's listed!
Contents
Genres
Romance
These films are mainly focused on the plot of the love between the characters. Sometimes there is comedy, action, history, or science fiction as sub-genres. See the Romance page.
Action
These can have a variety of sub-genres but usually have action throughout the film. See the Action page.
Comedy
The comedy page has happy endings in the stories. The characters will make you laugh either by their actions or words. See the Comedy page.
Slice of Life
Slice of Life is about what happens in real life. These are often relatable to viewers. There is usually no extreme plot line with a lot of action, romance, science fiction, etc. Sometimes the endings are happy or sad but there is always a feeling of peace at the end, no matter the decision of the characters. See the Slice of Life page.
Kids
These films are full of fun, excitement, moments of fear, and often express something new. These are good for all ages. For further ratings, links to sites for ratings and what's contained in the films will be listed in the reviews. See the Kids page.
Based on True Events
Based on True Events is a genre of films with biographies, memoirs, and stories based on true experiences. Some can be historical while others take place in the 2000s. We titled it as Based on True Events because we wanted to encompass all three of these areas together. Each is heart-felt and moving. Make sure you have your tissue box at hand while watching these films. Click on Based on True Events to see the page.
Documentaries
Documentaries are films shot in real life. They follow a story of a person or group of people. We are introduced and step into their life through the camera. These can be touching, sad, happy, harsh, and real, showing some graphic images (which you will be warned about before viewing) if you are uncomfortable with it. Most are not rated or give a TV rating. See the Documentaries page.
TV Movies
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 & Musicals and Adoption
Plays
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
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.
Poems about Adoption
Many are touched by poems. They are often simple writings with deeper meanings. See the Poems page.
Songs about Adoption
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 and Adoption
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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