Harbor Theater Screens “Found in Korea” with Special Presentation by Filmmaker Nam Holtz

Join us at 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 10th for a special screening of “Found in Korea” followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Nam Holtz. Meggin “Nam” Holtz spent summers in the Boothbay Harbor region beginning in 1977 where her grandparents rented a house in Harbor Fields for extended family. Nam directed and produced the award winning "Found in Korea" and would like to share it with us when she visits Boothbay Harbor again this summer.

“Found in Korea” is a documentary for children and adults. It follows Nam as she travels back to Korea for the first time in 35 years in search of her birth parents and the world she lost as a baby. While retracing the steps of her own adoption, she discovers her cultural identity, and questions why Koreans are not adopting their own.

In her Director’s Statement Nam writes:

“I was found on the streets of S. Korea as an infant and adopted by a white family in America. Amazingly, my story is similar to thousands of adoptees’. As I delved into this production, I discovered a story about identity that is universally healing.

"Found in Korea" is a gentle foray into simple, complex, and sometimes difficult discussions about adoption. Children with proficient reading skills and adults interested in understanding more about adoption can enjoy this film. Although the film is targeted to adopted children and their families, anyone can enjoy and learn about the endless quest to find one's identity by viewing this film.

It is my hope that "Found in Korea" will serve as a catalyst for discussions about adoption, and the unique challenges faced by adopted and fostered children around the world.”

Following the film, you will have the opportunity to meet and talk with Nam and many of her summer resident family and friends.

“Found in Korea” is free and open to the public. Sunday, August 10, 6 p.m.