The Lost Sons

2021

1h 38m

Documentary

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1960s Chicago, a baby is kidnapped from a hospital. Fifteen months later, a toddler is abandoned. Could he be the same baby? In a tale of breathtaking twists and turns, two mysteries begin to unravel and dark family secrets are revealed.

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Richard Roeper

Chicago Sun-Times

The Lost Sons examines the complex, ultimately poignant story of Paul Fronczak.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 2, 2021

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Nick Schager

The Daily Beast

A poignant portrait of the innate desire to understand where we come from, especially when we've been denied that awareness.

Mar 26, 2021

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Nick Allen

RogerEbert.com

The surprising connections within the twists of The Lost Sons are completely heartening.

Mar 22, 2021

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Danilo Castro

Next Best Picture

Ultimately, The Lost Sons is an incredible tale that's adequately told.

Rated: 6/10

May 17, 2022

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Todd Jorgenson

Cinemalogue

Through interviews, archival footage, and a few re-enactments, this sharply crafted effort is suspenseful and poignant.

Oct 8, 2021

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Sarah Manvel

Critic's Notebook

If endless speculation is better than the truth, the truth must be very dark indeed.

Mar 31, 2021

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Ursula Macfarlane

Director

Gagan Rehill

Producer

Ross M. Dinerstein

Executive Producer

Amy Entelis

Executive Producer

Liesel Evans

Executive Producer

Courtney Sexton

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Synopsis

1960s Chicago, a baby is kidnapped from a hospital. Fifteen months later, a toddler is abandoned. Could he be the same baby? In a tale of breathtaking twists and turns, two mysteries begin to unravel and dark family secrets are revealed.

Director: Ursula Macfarlane
Producer: Gagan Rehill
Production Co: CNN Films, Raw, Campfire
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 38m

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