Birth of a Family(2017)
The story of a family (re)union.
Birth of a Family Synopsis
Over several decades, at least 20,000 Indigenous children were forcibly taken from their homes in Canada and adopted out to non-Indigenous families. Now, four siblings come together for the first time to build the family ties they were once denied.
Birth of a Family (2017) is a documentary film directed by Tasha Hubbard, released on May 2, 2017 with a runtime of 1h 19m. It stars Betty Ann Adam.
- Director:
- Tasha Hubbard
- Writers:
- Tasha Hubbard, Betty Ann Adam
- Producers:
- Bonnie Thompson
- Cinematographer:
- Allan Leader
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
Birth of a Family (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Birth of a Family before you stream it.
Birth of a Family Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Tasha Hubbard, written by Tasha Hubbard and Betty Ann Adam, produced by Bonnie Thompson.
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Birth of a Family – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Birth of a Family online?
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Birth of a Family (2017) is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Birth of a Family?
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The main cast of Birth of a Family (2017) includes Betty Ann Adam. The film was directed by Tasha Hubbard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Birth of a Family released?
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Birth of a Family was released on May 2, 2017 and runs for 1h 19m.
Is there a trailer for Birth of a Family?
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Yes. The official Birth of a Family trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.