Philomena Lee

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Person
gptkbp:advocates_for Adoption rights
gptkbp:age 91
gptkbp:author gptkb:Martin_Sixsmith
gptkbp:biography gptkb:The_Lost_Child_of_Philomena_Lee
gptkbp:birth_date 1932-02-24
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Ireland
County Tipperary, Ireland
gptkbp:birth_year gptkb:1932
gptkbp:child gptkb:Michael_A._Hess
gptkb:Anthony_Lee
gptkbp:cultural_impact Inspiration for books and films
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of maternal love
gptkbp:death_date 2023-09-03
gptkbp:documentary gptkb:Philomena_(2012)
gptkbp:events Involvement in charity work
Inspiration for other films and books about adoption
Adoption of her son
Advocacy for other mothers in similar situations
Death of her son Anthony in 1986
Discovery of her son's fate
Impact on public perception of adoption practices
Legacy of her story in popular culture
Life in a convent
Life in the UK after adoption
Meeting with journalists
Participation in interviews about her story
Public appearances after the film release
Recognition by the Irish government
Reunion with her son in 2011
Search for her son
Sharing her story with the public
Writing her memoir
gptkbp:film_awards gptkb:BAFTA_Award_for_Best_Actress_in_a_Leading_Role
Screen Actors Guild Award nomination
Academy Award nomination for Best Actress
Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress
gptkbp:film_editing gptkb:Philomena_(2013_film)
gptkbp:first_published Philomena: A Mother, Her Son, and a Fifty-Year Search
gptkbp:foster_care gptkb:Irish_Catholic_Church
gptkbp:has_birth_date gptkb:1932
gptkbp:has_child gptkb:Anthony_Lee
gptkbp:has_connection_to Adoption advocacy groups
Irish Catholic institutions
gptkbp:has_film Philomena: The True Story
gptkbp:has_impact_on Public awareness of forced adoptions
gptkbp:has_influence_on Advocacy for adoption rights
Social work policies
gptkbp:has_legacy Increased dialogue on adoption practices
gptkbp:has_nationality Irish
gptkbp:has_publications Articles in newspapers and magazines
gptkbp:has_recognition Honorary degrees
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Philomena Lee
gptkbp:influence Public awareness of adoption issues
gptkbp:is_adopted_by American couple
gptkbp:is_associated_with gptkb:Catholic_Church
gptkbp:is_known_for gptkb:Philomena
gptkbp:is_portrayed_as gptkb:Judi_Dench
gptkbp:is_related_to gptkb:Martin_Sixsmith
gptkbp:legacy Increased dialogue on adoption practices.
gptkbp:lives_in gptkb:England
gptkbp:media_coverage International news outlets
gptkbp:motherhood Single mother
gptkbp:nationality Irish
gptkbp:notable_event Reunion with her son
gptkbp:notable_for Searching for her son
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:Philomena_(film)
Philomena (book)
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Author
gptkbp:public_speaking Conferences on adoption issues
Advocate for mothers and children separated by adoption
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Catholicism
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Unknown
gptkbp:was_separated_from_child gptkb:1952
gptkbp:witnesses Personal experiences of loss and search
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Philomena
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5