The Children Nobody Wanted
True story of Tom Butterfield and his crusade to provide family life for homeless children, becoming not only the first bachelor caretaker, but the youngest single adult to become a legal foster parent in the state of Missouri.
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Plot Summary
A young, troubled runaway named Jamie struggles to find her place in the world, bouncing between foster homes and encountering various individuals who shape her journey. She eventually finds a glimmer of hope with a couple who offer her a chance at a stable life, but her past continues to cast a shadow.
Critical Reception
The film was generally overlooked upon its release, often seen as a melodramatic made-for-television movie. While it aimed to tackle serious themes of abandonment and the foster care system, its execution was often criticized for being simplistic and overly sentimental.
What Reviewers Say
- Melodramatic and sentimental portrayal of foster care issues.
- Lacked depth in character development and storytelling.
- A well-intentioned but ultimately forgettable TV movie.
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Fun Fact
This film was part of a wave of made-for-television movies in the early 1980s that explored social issues, though it did not achieve significant critical acclaim or widespread recognition.
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