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I started to think Mr. Rogers was right: Our family really was fancy. [4:09]

Has your life ever taken an unexpected detour? Director Karen Skloss reunites with her biological mother to tell a personal story about Adoption and life as a single mother, while grappling with the definition of family. Young, pregnant, single, and unprepared, Skloss struggles with incredible ironies — that history has repeated itself and that efforts to protect family can sometimes do the most harm.

SUNSHINE premieres May 4, 2010 on Independent Lens, a weekly series airing on PBS. Hosted by Maggie Gyllenhaal, the acclaimed series showcases powerful and innovative independent films. Presented by ITVS, Independent Lens is broadcast on PBS stations nationwide.

Visit the Web site for more:
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/sunshine

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http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/sunshine

When we got you we didnt have a bed because we found out the day before. [2:08]

Has your life ever taken an unexpected detour? Director Karen Skloss reunites with her biological mother to tell a personal story about Adoption and life as a single mother, while grappling with the definition of family. Young, pregnant, single, and unprepared, Skloss struggles with incredible ironies — that history has repeated itself and that efforts to protect family can sometimes do the most harm.

SUNSHINE premieres May 4, 2010 on Independent Lens, a weekly series airing on PBS. Hosted by Maggie Gyllenhaal, the acclaimed series showcases powerful and innovative independent films. Presented by ITVS, Independent Lens is broadcast on PBS stations nationwide.

Visit the Web site for more:
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/sunshine

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New Life Pregnancy Center is an open Adoption center that provides mothers with all of the support they need to make this decision easier. Located in Houston, Texas, this alternative to abortion is staffed with nurturing and knowledgeable individuals who understand and are able to assist you. Birth mothers are truly included in their child’s life at New Life Pregnancy Center, and receive plenty of communication and photos as the child grows.
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http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/sunshine

Has your life ever taken an unexpected detour? Director Karen Skloss reunites with her biological mother to tell a personal story about Adoption and life as a single mother, while grappling with the definition of family. Young, pregnant, single, and unprepared, Skloss struggles with incredible ironies — that history has repeated itself and that efforts to protect family can sometimes do the most harm.

SUNSHINE premieres May 4, 2010 on Independent Lens, a weekly series airing on PBS. Hosted by Maggie Gyllenhaal, the acclaimed series showcases powerful and innovative independent films. Presented by ITVS, Independent Lens is broadcast on PBS stations nationwide.

Visit the Web site for more:
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/sunshine

Duration : 0:2:6

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Technorati Tags: adopted, Adoption, children for adoption, independent lens, motherhood, mr rogers, parenthood, PBS, pregnancy, pregnant, premarital sex, single mother, single parent, the american dream, unplanned pregnancies