Over 500,000 children in the United States are in foster care. More than 100,000 children await adoption. Despite this growing need, some states currently restrict gay adoption.

This November, IN THE LIFE presents the introductory excerpt of the film "Preacher's Sons" a provocative, real-life story about The Stewarts: five troubled boys - pulled from the train wreck of foster care, and the two men who are now their fathers. This intimate look at an unlikely family transcends all political convictions, revealing the struggles, humor and love that unites all families. Filmmaker, C. Roebuck Reed shares her experience making this film about a non-traditional family and gay adoption.

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