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Find Upcoming Community Screenings

Welcome to the Community Screenings Marquee! Most screenings, past and present, are listed here. If you don’t find a screening in your state or city, consider hosting your own. You can sign up on the Tools/Host-A-Screening page and screen the film at your library, your community center, your church, or even host a small screening at your home for friends. Contact the filmmaker, Jean Strauss, at: [email protected]. The American Adoption Congress has free loaner copies available for community events.

ADOPTED: for the life of me was made to help engage community members in a dialogue about adoption reform – invite your family, friends, neighbors, community members, and local legislators. Be a part of the debate – change is possible through education and engagement!

ALABAMA
Community Screening Events in Alabama
Be the first to host a community screening in Alabama!  Use our /screening-steps/ checklist to find out how. Adoption Reform happens one community, one person at a time. Be a part of the effort!
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ALASKA
Community Screening Events in Alaska
Be the first to host a community screening in Alabama!  Use our /screening-steps/ checklist to find out how. Adoption Reform happens one community, one person at a time. Be a part of the effort!
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ARIZONA
Community Screening Events in Arizona
  • Arizona Premiere – Sedona International Film Festival (February 24 & 26, 2010)
Be the first to host a community screening in Arizona!  Use our /screening-steps/ checklist to find out how. Adoption Reform happens one community, one person at a time. Be a part of the effort!
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ARKANSAS
Community Screening Events in Arkansas
Be the first to host a community screening in Arkansas!  Use our /screening-steps/ checklist to find out how. Adoption Reform happens one community, one person at a time. Be a part of the effort!
 
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CALIFORNIA
Community Screening Events in California
  • January 24, 2010, Smogdance Film Festival, winner of Audience Award for Best Picture (1-24-2010), Claremont, California
  • March 18, 2010:  AMERICAN ADOPTION CONGRESS – Keynote Address/ SCREENING of “For the Life of Me”, Sacramento, CA.
  • March 8, 2011 – PACT: an Adoption Alliance Kaiser, Oakland CA 7 pm – 9 pm Adoption Book and Film Discussion Group Featured Film: For the Life of Me by Jean Strauss. What would it be like to never know who you were when you were born? Follow Dave as he embarks on a journey to find his birthmother. Along with the heartwarming stories of Joe and other adopted citizens, Dave’s saga illuminates the impact secrets can have over a lifetime. For information contact: [email protected]
April 12, 2011 Kaiser, Oakland CA 7 pm – 9 pm Adoption Book and Film Discussion Group Featured Book: Birthright by Jean Strauss. A Guide to Search and Reunion for Adoptees, Birthparents and Adoptive Parents This book is filled with stories and direct quotes from adoptive parents, birth parents, and adopted people who have experienced search and reunion.
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COLORADO
Community Screening Events in Colorado
  • November 5, 2009, Colorado College, Community Screening, Colorado Springs, CO.
  • November 7, 2009, Rocky Mountain Womens’ Film Festival, Festival Screening, Colorado Springs, CO.
  • November 8, 2009, Community Screening at the Mercury Cafe, Denver, CO, hosted by Rich Uhrlaub.
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CONNECTICUT Community Screening Events in Connecticut
  • April 22, 2010, Kent Film Festival, Kent, Connecticut winner of the Sleeping Giant Award for Best Documentary
Be the first to host a community screening in Connecticut!  Use our /screening-steps/ checklist to find out how. Adoption Reform happens one community, one person at a time. Be a part of the effort! 
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DELAWARE Community Screening Events in Delaware
Be the first to host a community screening in Delaware!  Use our /screening-steps/ checklist to find out how. Adoption Reform happens one community, one person at a time. Be a part of the effort!
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WASHINGTON D.C. Community Screening Events in DC
Be the first to host a community screening in Washington, DC!  Use our /screening-steps/ checklist to find out how. Adoption Reform happens one community, one person at a time. Be a part of the effort!
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FLORIDA Community Screening Events in Florida

  • Delray Beach Library Adoption Discussion

Delray Beach, FL

November 14, 2010 2pm – 4:30pm Hosted by Eileen McQuade
Event Description:   Adopted: For the Life of Me will be screened, followed by a panel discussion. Adoptees, adoptive parents and birth parents will lead a discussion of the right of all adult adoptees to have access to their original birth certificate. Max Attendees: 100 Location: 100 W Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, FL For information contact Eileen McQuade at [email protected]  
  •  Miami, FL, Community Screening (Sept. 23, 2010) hosted by Valerie Diamond.
  • Women’s International Film Festival, Miami (March 27, 2010).
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GEORGIA Community Screening Events in Georgia

  • REG DAY and a MOVIE

Duluth, GA

November 13, 2010 06:30PM to 09:30PM

Hosted by Denise Carroll

 

Event Description:  We will host a REG DAY table and then watch the film. The film will be followed with a discussion and light refreshments. Location:  2458 Duluth Hwy. 120, Duluth, Georgia For more information, contact Denise Carroll at [email protected]
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HAWAII Community Screening Events in Hawaii
Be the first to host a community screening in Hawaii!  Use our /screening-steps/ checklist to find out how. Adoption Reform happens one community, one person at a time. Be a part of the effort!
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IDAHO Community Screening Events in Idaho
Be the first to host a community screening in Idaho!  Use our /screening-steps/ checklist to find out how. Adoption Reform happens one community, one person at a time. Be a part of the effort!
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ILLINOIS Community Screening Events in Illinois  

  • Live Screening of ADOPTED: for the life of me

Chicago, IL

November 14, 2010 03:15PM to 05:45PM

Hosted by State Representative Sara Feigenholtz

Event Description:  Join Representative Feigenholtz and other adoption policy-makers and advocates as they watch the live airing of the film on WTTW. Location: 3215 N Sheffield Ave., Chicago, Illinois Call Stephen at 773.296.4141 with questions.
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INDIANA
Community Screening Events in Indiana November 6, 2010 2:00PM to 4:00PM
  • Bloomington, IN
Hosted by Pam Kroskie   Event Description:  Showing For the Life of Me. A Wonderful film to show an adoptee’s point of view. This film is such a great example of determination and education regarding adoption issues. Max Attendees: 50 (Currently 0 Registered) Location:  303 E. Kirkwood, Bloomington, Indiana For more information contact: Pam Kroskie at [email protected] November 19, 2010 07:30PM to 09:45PM  

  • KAARE Celebrates Adoption Awareness Month

New Albany, IN

Hosted by Marcie Roth

Event Description:  Join us for the screening of this powerful movie, soon to be released on PBS. LOCATION: THE GRAND THEATER, 138 E MARKET ST, NEW ALBANY IN 47150. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, FREE ADMISSION Max Attendees: 500 Location:  The Grand Theater,  138 E. Market St. New Albany, IN 47150 2534 Charlestown Rd #15, New Albany, Indiana For information contact Marcie Roth at
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IOWA Community Screening Events in Iowa
Be the first to host a community screening in Iowa!  Use our /screening-steps/ checklist to find out how. Adoption Reform happens one community, one person at a time. Be a part of the effort!
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KANSAS Community Screening Events in Kansas
Be the first to host a community screening in Kansas!  Use our /screening-steps/ checklist to find out how. Adoption Reform happens one community, one person at a time. Be a part of the effort!
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KENTUCKY Community Screening Events in Kentucky Be the first to host a community screening in Kentucky!  Use our /screening-steps/ checklist to find out how. Adoption Reform happens one community, one person at a time. Be a part of the effort!
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LOUISIANA Community Screening Events in Louisiana
Be the first to host a community screening in Louisiana!  Use our /screening-steps/ checklist to find out how. Adoption Reform happens one community, one person at a time. Be a part of the effort!
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MAINE Community Screening Events in Maine
Be the first to host a community screening in Maine!  Use our /screening-steps/ checklist to find out how. Adoption Reform happens one community, one person at a time. Be a part of the effort!
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MARYLAND Community Screening Events in Maryland
  • COMMUNITY SCREENING HOSTED BY DCMETRO CUB!
November 11, 2010 Chevy Chase DC Library more information TBA   [email protected]
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MASSACHUSETTS Community Screening Events in Massachusetts  

  • Alliance for the Study of Adoption and Culture at MIT, screening, April 29, 2010, Cambridge, Massachusetts

  • Movie Preview and Panel

West Bridgewater, MA

November 9, 2010 06:30PM to 08:30PM

Hosted by Cynthia McGuigan 

Event Description: ADOPTED: For the Life of Me” invites you on a journey with Dave and Joe, two middle-aged men determined to unearth their pasts. The heart wrenching and heartwarming conclusions of their stories provoke a debate about adoption laws across the country. Please join us to view the movie and debate the issues of Adoption Reform. Max Attendees: 35  Location:  80 Howard Street, West Bridgewater, Massachusetts
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MICHIGAN Community Screening Events in Michigan
Be the first to host a community screening in Michigan!  Use our /screening-steps/ checklist to find out how. Adoption Reform happens one community, one person at a time. Be a part of the effort!
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MINNESOTA Community Screening Events in Minnesota
  • MCAR (Minnesota Coalition for Adoption Reform) Community Screening, Thursday, September 23, 2010 at Minneapolis Community Center, drew a crowd of 70. Filmmaker in attendance.
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MISSISSIPPI Community Screening Events in Mississippi
Be the first to host a community screening in Mississippi!  Use our /screening-steps/ checklist to find out how. Adoption Reform happens one community, one person at a time. Be a part of the effort!
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MISSOURI Community Screening Events in Missouri
Be the first to host a community screening in Missouri!  Use our /screening-steps/ checklist to find out how. Adoption Reform happens one community, one person at a time. Be a part of the effort!
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MONTANA Community Screening Events in Montana
Be the first to host a community screening in Montana!  Use our /screening-steps/ checklist to find out how. Adoption Reform happens one community, one person at a time. Be a part of the effort!
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NEBRASKA Community Screening Events in Nebraska
Be the first to host a community screening in Nebraska!  Use our /screening-steps/ checklist to find out how. Adoption Reform happens one community, one person at a time. Be a part of the effort!
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NEVADA Community Screening Events in Nevada
Be the first to host a community screening in Nevada!  Use our /screening-steps/ checklist to find out how. Adoption Reform happens one community, one person at a time. Be a part of the effort!
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NEW HAMPSHIRE Community Screening Events in New Hampshire
Be the first to host a community screening in New Hampshire!  Use our /screening-steps/ checklist to find out how. Adoption Reform happens one community, one person at a time. Be a part of the effort!
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NEW JERSEY Community Screening Events in New Jersey
  • New Jersey Int. Film Festival, Rutgers University  (JUNE 13, 2010)
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NEW MEXICO Community Screening Events in New Mexico
Be the first to host a community screening in New Mexico!  Use our /screening-steps/ checklist to find out how. Adoption Reform happens one community, one person at a time. Be a part of the effort!
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NEW YORK Community Screening Events in New York
  • Hillside Family of Agencies, Rochester, NY, staff screening (May 21, 2010)
Be the first to host a community screening in New York!  Use our /screening-steps/ checklist to find out how. Adoption Reform happens one community, one person at a time. Be a part of the effort!
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NORTH CAROLINA Community Screening Events in North Carolina Be the first to host a community screening in North Carolina!  Use our /screening-steps/ checklist to find out how. Adoption Reform happens one community, one person at a time. Be a part of the effort!
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NORTH DAKOTA Community Screening Events in North Dakota
Be the first to host a community screening in North Dakota!  Use our /screening-steps/ checklist to find out how. Adoption Reform happens one community, one person at a time. Be a part of the effort!
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OHIO Community Screening Events in Ohio
  • World Feature Premiere, Cleveland International Film Festival (March 26, 2010)
Be the first to host a community screening in Ohio!  Use our /screening-steps/ checklist to find out how. Adoption Reform happens one community, one person at a time. Be a part of the effort!
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OKLAHOMA Community Screening Events in Oklahoma
Be the first to host a community screening in Oklahoma!  Use our /screening-steps/ checklist to find out how. Adoption Reform happens one community, one person at a time. Be a part of the effort!
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OREGON Community Screening Events in Oregon
Be the first to host a community screening in Oregon!  Use our /screening-steps/ checklist to find out how. Adoption Reform happens one community, one person at a time. Be a part of the effort!
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PENNSYLVANIA Community Screening Events in Pennsylvania
  • Pittsburgh, PA
September 17, 2011 (Saturday) from 1:00 – 3:00 Frick Fine Arts Auditorium University of Pittsburgh            Presented by the Pittsburgh Consortium for Adoption Studies, Department of English, Film Studies Program, Womens Studies Program, and the University of Pittsburgh School of Arts and Sciences. Shown on PBS stations in 2010 and earlier in 2011, the film is especially timely given pending Pennsylvania state legislation addressing closed birth records. Location: University of Pittsburgh, Frick Fine Arts Auditorium            For more information contact Marianne Novy, [email protected]
  • Wynnewoord, PA
November 10, 2010 (time to be announced) Adoptions from the Heart (site to be announced)            Hosted by Carolyn Hoard in abstentia Event Description:  Screening for the monthly staff training of Adoptions from the Heart. This organization has been in existence for 25 years and does open adoptions. They have offices in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Location: Wynnewood, PA office.             For more information contact Carolyn Hoard, [email protected].  
  • Norristown, PA
October 20, 2010, 10:00 – 11:45 a.m. Office of Montgomery County Children & Youth, Norristown, PA            Hosted by Carolyn Hoard Event Description:  Monthly meeting of the Delaware Valley (PA) Adoption Council is presenting the film “Adoption: for the life of me,” by Jean Strauss. DVAC is comprised of adoption professionals representing approximately 40 adoption agencies in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. The film was screened for 35 and 40 attendees, including court personnel.  The topic was Adoption Laws and Closed Records.  Location: Office of Montgomery County Children & Youth, Norristown, PA For more information contact Carolyn Hoard, [email protected].
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RHODE ISLAND Community Screening Events in Rhode Island
Be the first to host a community screening in Rhode Island!  Use our /screening-steps/ checklist to find out how. Adoption Reform happens one community, one person at a time. Be a part of the effort!
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SOUTH CAROLINA Community Screening Events in South Carolina
Be the first to host a community screening in South Carolina!  Use our /screening-steps/ checklist to find out how. Adoption Reform happens one community, one person at a time. Be a part of the effort!
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SOUTH DAKOTA Community Screening Events in South Dakota  
  • Sioux Falls, SD
November 4, 2010 06:30PM to 09:00PM Downtown Library Rm B Hosted by Lynne Banks  Event Description:  SDSEAL: South Dakotans for Support, Education, and Adoption Legislation is presenting the film “Adoption: for the life of me,” by Jean Strauss. From the opening scene where Dave presses his nose against the glass window of the Vital Statistics office, looking at the record of his own birth for the very first time at the age of 52, to the heart-wrenching, heartwarming conclusion of both his and Joe’s stories, “Adopted: for the life of me” is a film which engages us in a dialogue about who adoption laws are supposed to serve. Refreshments will be served along with a Q&A discussion: “What are the current laws in South Dakota? How can an adult adoptee receive a copy of their original birth certificate? Are you looking for yours?” Location: 200 N Dakota Ave, Sioux Falls, South Dakota For more information contact Lynne Banks at [email protected]  

  • “Adopted: For the Life of Me” screening

Rapid City, SD

November 20, 2010 01:00PM to 04:00PM

Downtown Library Meeting Room B – Upstairs from 1-4 PM.

Hosted by Kaye LaFollette

Event Description: SD SEAL: South Dakotans for Support, Education and Adoption Legislation is presenting the film “Adopted: for the life of me,” by Jean Strauss. From the opening scene where Dave presses his nose against the glass window of the Vital Statistics office, looking at the record of his own birth for the very first time at the age of 52, to the heart-wrenching, heartwarming conclusion of both his and Joe’s stories, “Adopted: for the life of me” is a film which engages us in a dialogue about who adoption laws are supposed to serve. Refreshments will be served along with a Q&A discussion: “What are the current laws in South Dakota? How can an adult adoptee receive a copy of their original birth certificate? Are you looking for yours?” Max Attendees: 60 (Currently 0 Registered) Location: 610 Quincy Street, Rapid City, SD ADOPTED: for the life of me, community screening 11/21/2010 at 5:30 PM at Brookings Wesleyen Church, 1240 Orchard Drive, Brookings, SD hosted by Lynne Banks for information contact: [email protected]
  • 605-759-8478
   
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TENNESSEE Community Screening Events in Tennessee
Be the first to host a community screening in Tennessee!  Use our /screening-steps/ checklist to find out how. Adoption Reform happens one community, one person at a time. Be a part of the effort!
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TEXAS Community Screening Events in Texas
  • Texas Premiere, Texas Tech University, Department of Communications, Lubbock, TX (2/9/2010)
  • Flatland Film Festival, Lubbock, TX (Oct. 17, 2010)
  • Texas Tech, Dept. of English, Lubbock (Oct. 18, 2010)
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UTAH Community Screening Events in Utah
Be the first to host a community screening in Utah!  Use our /screening-steps/ checklist to find out how. Adoption Reform happens one community, one person at a time. Be a part of the effort!
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VERMONT Community Screening Events in Vermont
Be the first to host a community screening in Vermont!  Use our /screening-steps/ checklist to find out how. Adoption Reform happens one community, one person at a time. Be a part of the effort!
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VIRGINIA Community Screening Events in Virginia
Be the first to host a community screening in Virginia!  Use our /screening-steps/ checklist to find out how. Adoption Reform happens one community, one person at a time. Be a part of the effort!
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WASHINGTON Community Screening Events in Washington
Be the first to host a community screening in Washington!  Use our /screening-steps/ checklist to find out how. Adoption Reform happens one community, one person at a time. Be a part of the effort!!
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WEST VIRGINIA Community Screening Events in West Virginia
Be the first to host a community screening in West Virginia!  Use our /screening-steps/ checklist to find out how. Adoption Reform happens one community, one person at a time. Be a part of the effort!
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WISCONSIN Community Screening Events in Wisconsin
Be the first to host a community screening in Wisconsin!  Use our /screening-steps/ checklist to find out how. Adoption Reform happens one community, one person at a time. Be a part of the effort!
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WYOMING Community Screening Events in Wyoming
Be the first to host a community screening in Wyoming!  Use our /screening-steps/ checklist to find out how. Adoption Reform happens one community, one person at a time. Be a part of the effort!