What People Say About the Original "Struggle for Identity..."

• "I can't tell you how impressed I am with the video and the very direct way it raises so many important issues. You all have created something of real value to parents, adoptees, and professionals. Congratulations! " Andrea Viets, Transracial adoptive parent

   

• "If I had to use one word to describe the film it would be as follows: excellent, balanced, informative, provocative, enlightening, inspiring, challenging, moving, uncompromising, focused, wonderful... I apologize for being so wordy, but I have been associated with issues on interracial and intercultural parenting for almost 30 years and this is one of the best films I have seen. " Abdul-Rahmaan Muhammad, Senior Vice President, The Village for Families and Children

   

• "Each one of the adoptees tells their story and experiences in such a candid way. The viewer can only focus on the words and expressions of these people, which in my mind is the whole story. The video allows the viewer to go inside the adoptee's world and understand their struggle for identity." Joy Blechner, Transracial adoptee

   

• "The video is powerful and on target. The participants articulate the issues in a manner that invites discussion and reflection." Al Stumph, Adoptive parent and co-author (with Leora Neal), Transracial Adoptive Parenting: A Black/White Community Issue

   

• "The video is a powerful exposition of transracial adoptees' experiences. The sequences of adoptees and their parents discussing similar topics is a captivating technique. The adoptees come across as sincere and straightforward, and their responses are very articulate and thoughtful." Ernesto Loperena, Executive Director, NY Council on Adoptable Children

   

• "Although only 20 minutes long, the video is rich with information and raises virtually every challenging issue involved in transracial adoption. I highly recommend this video for personal use, for support groups, and for professional training." Transracial adoptive parent

   

• "The young people in the video are incredibly well-spoken and direct, and their feelings shine through. This is not a video that glosses over the top of issues and feelings. It is sometimes difficult to watch as some of the feelings expressed are painful, but all of the speakers seem to be dealing with their own challenges in healthy ways." Transracial adoptive parent

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11/6/02