Runaways Find Homes on the Screen

August 30, 2013 | by Ari Karpel | New York Times

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Accurate and compelling television and film portrayals of foster care can be hard to come by. Ari Karpel of the New York Times outlines some of the challenges and names some new movies and TV shows that are doing things differently.

To read more about how NCCD recognizes media who are creating excellent, meaningful portrayals of the lives we seek to impact, visit the Media for a Just Society Awards page.

Photo credit: Brett Pawlak/Cinedigm

Accurate and compelling television and film portrayals of foster care can be hard to come by. Ari Karpel of the New York Times outlines some of the challenges and names some new movies and TV shows that are doing things differently.

To read more about how NCCD recognizes media who are creating excellent, meaningful portrayals of the lives we seek to impact, visit the Media for a Just Society Awards page.

Photo credit: Brett Pawlak/Cinedigm