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Disney+ Drama 'Good American Family' Revisits Natalia Grace's Controversial Adoption Case

The series explores conflicting narratives surrounding the Ukrainian orphan's age, behavior, and treatment by her adoptive parents.

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Mark Duplass as Michael Barnett and Imogen Faith Reid as Natalia Grace in Good American Family

Overview

  • Natalia Grace's adoption by Kristine and Michael Barnett in 2010 remains a source of controversy, with disputes over whether she was a child or an adult at the time.
  • The Disney+ series 'Good American Family' dramatizes the case, alternating between the perspectives of the Barnetts and Natalia herself.
  • The Barnetts allege Natalia exhibited violent behavior and was a sociopathic adult posing as a child, while Natalia denies these claims.
  • Critics highlight the dramatization's focus on questionable adoption practices, including rushed decisions and incomplete background checks by the agency involved.
  • The series has received mixed reviews, with some praising its complexity while others criticize its tone and narrative structure.