Birth of a Family (2017)

Plot

Decades of a painful history saw around 20,000 Indigenous children in Canada forcibly removed from their families and placed with non-Indigenous adoptive parents. In "Birth of a Family," four siblings reunite for the first time, embarking on a heartfelt journey to reconnect and forge the familial bonds that were unjustly severed. As they navigate their shared past and explore their identities, the siblings strive to reclaim their heritage and establish a sense of belonging. This poignant documentary sheds light on the enduring impact of these forced separations and the resilience of family ties.