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★ Certified Slop ★Released Sep 1, 2026

Stolen Babies

2026 · Documentary
Directed by Kate Schofield

Told by the mothers and children who were separated from one another, this landmark documentary reveals the full scale of the UK's forced adoption scandal. Over four decades, 250,000 unmarried mothers were forced by the British state to give up their babies. Their first-hand accounts expose the system that tore families apart, its lasting impact, and the fight to uncover the truth that led to a moment of national reckoning.

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Real Score
34
Poorly received
from 38 reactions
medium confidence
32% positive3% mixed65% negative
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People are calling this documentary essential but brutal, a heart-wrenching account of the mothers and children torn apart by the UK's forced adoption scandal. While the first-hand testimonies from people like Marion McMillan and Ann Keen are praised as powerful and necessary, the overwhelming reaction is that the story itself is deeply upsetting and difficult to watch, making for a punishing viewing experience despite its critical importance.

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32%positive
  • Positive32%
  • Mixed3%
  • Negative65%

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originality100
acting88
story32
pacing0

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