Philomena Lee calls on Ireland to open adoption records
Philomena Lee was a young woman when her son, Anthony, was sold by Irish nuns to an American couple. She kept her secret for 50 years -- then she found out the truth about what happened to her child. Her story is now the basis of the Oscar-nominated film, Philomena....
Philomena Lee was a young woman when her son, Anthony, was sold by Irish nuns to an American couple. She kept her secret for 50 years -- then she found out the truth about what happened to her child. Her story is now the basis of the Oscar-nominated film, Philomena.
"I was so hurt and angry in the beginning," she tells Carol. "I was able to gradually, gradually let go."
(Please note, this interview reveals the plot of the movie.)
(Please note, this interview reveals the plot of the movie.)