Movie Description

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

(1977)

Overview

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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Original TitleWho Are the DeBolts? And Where Did They Get Nineteen Kids?

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1977-12-01

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 12m

Production CompaniesCharles M. Schulz Creative Associates,Korty Films,Sanrio

Genres

  • Documentary