I Know My First Name Is Steven(1989)

Based on a TRUE STORY of a kidnapped boy who returned 7 years later

I Know My First Name Is Steven is a true-crime miniseries that chronicles the harrowing abduction of seven-year-old Steven Stayner in 1973. Kidnapped by pedophile Kenneth Parnell, Steven is manipulated into believing his family has abandoned him, keeping him captive for seven years while enduring severe abuse. The series traces his psychological survival and resilience through those dark years. In 1980, when Parnell abducts another boy, Steven seizes the opportunity to escape and help his fellow victim return to safety. This powerful account examines the impact of childhood trauma, the strength required to survive captivity, and Steven's courageous journey toward reclaiming his life and identity after his rescue.