Reshma McClintock, the producer and subject of the film Calcutta is My Mother is back with us today. Reshma is a transracial adoptee from Calcutta, India, and this incredible film documents her return to Calcutta for the first time since her adoption, and she would tell you that it also depicts a portion of her journey “out of the fog”. We talk about some of her experiences in Calcutta, and Reshma shares some tips for transnational adoptees about preparing for a home country visit. We also get to talk about her upcoming documentary screening in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 4, 2024. Haley gets the honour of hosting the Q&A for that event, so consider this our personal invitation to you to come and join us to see the film and hang out with some fellow adoptees!

Show Notes

Full episode transcript here.

Recommended Resources

Join us in Minneapolis on May 4, 2024, more details and upcoming screenings/streaming info here: https://calcuttafilm.com/
Reshma’s first appearance on Adoptees On, episode 100 https://www.adopteeson.com/listen/100
Adoptee Therapist Directory (created by Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker): https://growbeyondwords.com/adoptee-therapist-directory/

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