Finding Rebecca

Snap Judgment | Dec 7, 2017

In 1962, in a very small, very white suburb of Chicago, a young couple set out to adopt a baby girl.

This story was produced in collaboration with The New York Times.

Check out Amy Roost's website: AmyRoost.com

Producers: Amy Roost and Anna Sussman

Original Score: Renzo Gorrio

Season 8 Episode 31

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