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Who Are the DeBolts? And Where Did They Get Nineteen Kids?

1977 · 72 min Documentary
5.9 / 10 · TMDB

Who Are the DeBolts? And Where Did They Get Nineteen Kids? is a 1977 documentary film about Dorothy and Bob DeBolt, an American couple who adopted 14 children [12 at the start of filming], some of whom are severely disabled war orphans -- in addition to raising Dorothy's five biological children and Bob's biological daughter. The film won an Academy Award for Best Documentary in 1978. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2007.

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Year 1977
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary
Director John Korty
Runtime 72 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.9/10 (7 votes)

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Who Are the DeBolts? And Where Did They Get Nineteen Kids? has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.9/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

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A classic from 1977. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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