If everyone in the United Sates could just see this film, we'd all have open records. It was nostalgic, from attending the Chicago conference; exhilarating to see some of the obstacles that Helen and BN had to overcome; and heartwarming beyond belief to see and hear Curtis Endicott, Mr. Oregon, speak to us; ... and incredibly sad to know that he didn't live long enough to see it through. Most of all, I am in awe of the TV ads that were run in Oregon: Helen and Max, and all those other adopted folks - REAL PEOPLE from all walks of life - who only want what every other American citizen has. We're them.

Anita Field
Executive Committee, Bastard Nation
Skokie, Illinois

Paul Fournier's film, "Measurable Rights," left me speechless. When it was over, the room remained silent as we pondered this reliving of the experience of Measure 58 and what a remarkable achievement it had been, something that is in danger of getting lost as time goes on. Once I could speak again, I said, "Oh, if we could only show that film everywhere!" It made me truly proud to be a Bastard and to have been involved with that effort.

Cynthia Bertrand Holub
Executive Committee Emeritus, Bastard Nation
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

What I'm left with is an impression of a very powerful film that I absolutely want a copy of so that I can convert some more Bastards! The bits with Curtis and especially with his wife afterwards, just about made me cry. What I really liked was that it seemed to me (as someone who was only peripherally involved and from a very great distance) to capture quite well the relationships between the different folks involved. The film was extremely re-motivating for me, and I'm hoping that once I get a copy, I can use it in order to help others "get it."

Natalie Proctor Servant
Executive Committee, Bastard Nation
Kanata, Ontario, Canada

Measurable Rights is a "must see" for every adoptee rights reformer. It serves as an essential teaching tool to state movements who can bring forward a ballot measure, once legislative means are exhausted. Step-by-step the viewer is provided an intimate look inside the Oregon movement, from inception to victory. We watch as one inspired citizen revolutionized the look of post-adoption law for all adoptees within that state. The road is paved... we just need to travel.

Jean M. Uhrich
California Open

It was one of the most "real" films I have ever seen. After watching it, it gave me so much hope that this CAN be done, and WILL be done, because I saw it happen with Oregon in the film. When it was over, all I could do was sit there, speechless for what seemed like the longest time. Trying to capture all that I just saw. This film is so uplifting for all who are fighting for adoptee rights. I wish everyone could see this film. What I took with me from this film is... hope, faith, being united, perseverance, and new-found determination. Thanks so much!

Tammie Biffle
Mississippi

When the film ended, all I could think was "when can I get a copy of the film?" I wasn't involved with the passage of M58 in Oregon, but after watching this film I wish I had been a part of it. The movie takes the viewer from the beginning - the conception at the first BN conference in Chicago - to election night and beyond through the court battles. It is inspiring to see. I think every adoptee, birthparent and adoptive parent should see this film.

Rebecca Townsend
Clinton Township, Michigan

Since I wasn't yet involved in the adoption reform movement when Oregon's M58 was won, the film was very informational. It was inspirational to see all that they were able to overcome! I think this film would be very educational for the general public to see exactly where we are coming from and what we are trying to do, as a nation. It is a wonderful film!

Angie Carlton-Conley Ward
Arkansas

It was a fine film. Well captured the flavor of this underdog adoption debate, as well as the grass-roots politicking and democracy of a flannel-shirt, progressive state like Oregon. It was kind of like a cross between "The War Room" and "Angling for Walleye with Uncle Fred." Clearly it had a point of view, favoring "our" side, but that's ok, and Helen Hill gives very good videotape.

Peter Kristian Mose
Toronto, Ontario, Canada