Synopsis:
Blended Roots By Andrea Plymale
Sierra Gonnerman’s journey is one of resilience, identity, and reconnection. Adopted into a white family after years in foster care, Sierra lost contact with her birth family for over a decade. Moving from Tacoma, WA, to Las Vegas, NV, and finally settling in Portland, OR. Sierra’s high school years were a mission to find her roots and reconnect with her birth family. With the support of her best friend, they were able to. This documentary captures the emotional rollercoaster of reuniting with her birth family. Sierra finally sees faces and smiles that resemble her own. As Sierra navigates the complexities of being a part of two families, she explains the challenges of growing up as an adoptee. The film highlights the powerful moments of discovery and how she finds her own belonging. Sierra hopes to blend her two families into one united family to create lasting memories.
Producer’s Bio:
Andrea Plymale is an undergraduate student at the University of Oregon, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising at the School of Journalism and Communications (SOJC) with a minor in Latinx Studies. Her focus is account management and film direction. Through this course, Andrea has been able to apply the skills of a film director and draw from her personal experience as an adoptee. Her goal is to spread awareness and provide insight into an adopted person’s life.
