FOSTER is a must see documentary with the courage to shine an empathetic light on a massive government agency that usually garners only criticism . The Los Angles Foster care system is usually never seen or spoken about unless it fails. This film gives a balanced behind the scenes look that hasn't previously been shown. FOSTER manages to expertly interweave stories that show the various perspectives - from agency workers to the children and to parents who have lost their children. Especially powerful is Mrs. Beavers, an extraordinary woman who is the matriarch of a family of multi-ethnic children who otherwise would have fallen through the cracks. Heart breaking at times but also uplifting, FOSTER not only manages to educate us but also to inspire us as well.
