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After the Promise (1987)

After the Promise (1987)

Drama TV Movie
Release Date: 1987, October 11
Directors: David Greene
Countries: United States of America
Production: Tamara Asseyev Productions, New World International
Cast: Mark Hildreth, Stephen E. Miller, Blu Mankuma, Rosemary Dunsmore, Alex Bruhanski, Donnelly Rhodes, Ryan Francis, Mark Harmon, Janet Wright, Diana Scarwid, Dana Still, Alex Diakun

Overview:

Elmer Jackson, a carpenter in a small Californian town in the 1930s, struggles to bring up his 4 young boys after the death of his wife. He is horrified when the government (citing trumped-up charges of parental neglect) places the boys into various foster homes and institutions, unaware of the abuse that boys would then be subjected to. The conditions imposed by the court and the difficulties caused by the Depression make Elmer's determined and vigorous quest to find his boys extremely difficult. His second wife helps him to regain custody.

Keywords:

based on true story 1930s single father great depression california small town mental institution child abuse death of wife remarriage custody battle widower carpenter depression era foster care child welfare lost custody heartbreaking and moving family drama heartbreaking young children