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Joey

Canada, 1965
film

He was a likable seven-year-old boy, but he had been abandoned by his parents. He was first placed in a foster home; later, new parents were found for him. Jo..

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Algorithmically related works from our collection by description:

Further glimpses of Joey

Canada, 1967
Similarity: 87%

Adoption: children are waiting

Canada, 1981
Similarity: 72%

Joey: the autobiography of Joey Deacon (TEFC)

United Kingdom, 1974
Similarity: 72%

Joe and Roxy

Canada, 1957
Similarity: 72%

In search of home

Canada, 1953
Similarity: 71%

John

United Kingdom, 1969
Similarity: 69%

Joey runs away

United States, 1985
Similarity: 69%

A Family affair

United Kingdom, 1950
Similarity: 69%

Growing up overnight

Victoria, Australia, 2003
Similarity: 69%

Phoebe

Canada, 1964
Similarity: 69%

Joey

Australia, 1997
Similarity: 69%

The Kid

United States of America, 1921
Similarity: 68%

One kitten for Kim

United States, 1973
Similarity: 68%

Paper boy

Canada, 1971
Similarity: 68%

Nobody's children

United States, 1947
Similarity: 68%

You see, I've had a life

United States, 1972
Similarity: 68%

Lonely boy

Canada, 1962
Similarity: 68%

Left out

Canada, 1985
Similarity: 68%
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ACMI would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waterways of greater Melbourne, the people of the Kulin Nation, and recognise that ACMI is located on the lands of the Wurundjeri people. We recognise the connection of First Peoples to their Country and that Treaty marks a renewed relationship grounded in truth-telling, self‑determination and respect. We also acknowledge First Nations people as the original storytellers of this land and recognise their significant contribution to the contemporary moving image.