TV Movie,Drama
Canada,United States of America
For the Love of a Child is a heart-wrenching drama movie that tells the story of Childhelp, a charity organization founded by two actresses who were inspired by the neglected mixed-race "orphans" in Asia, where US troops were stationed. The movie highlights the struggles and challenges faced by abused and neglected children in the United States and the dedicated efforts of Childhelp to help them.
The movie follows young Jacob Fletcher, who suffered traumatic abuse at the hands of his stepfather, a lawyer who terrorized him for years. After his stepfather is sent to jail for 10 months, Jacob is reclaimed by him, despite the objections of Jacob's biological mother. The film showcases Jacob's journey of healing and recovery with the help of the dedicated staff at a Childhelp multi-disciplinary center, which provides animal therapy as part of its treatment program.
The movie also features other children with distressing stories, who have been rescued by Childhelp and are undergoing treatment at the center. The film portrays the struggles and triumphs of these children, as well as the dedication and expertise of the Childhelp staff who work to help them overcome their traumas and lead better lives.
Overall, For the Love of a Child is a powerful and emotional movie that sheds light on the issues of child abuse and neglect and serves as a tribute to the compassionate work of Childhelp and its staff.
