The Nathan Frankowski-directed true life tale To Write Love on Her Arms has also appeared on download sites.
And finally, there's Everest, a true life tale of a climbing expedition that goes wrong which also stars Oscar nominees Keira Knightley and Josh Brolin.
John Requa and Glenn Ficarra, who are known for the offbeat true life tale I Love You Phillip Morris, are due to write and direct the film.
Like many others who had traveled on what was known as the Orphan Train, Mr. Smith has recounted his life tale perhaps a thousand times, particularly at reunions like the ones held every year in New York.
Newly announced movies with diversity at the fore include the Barack Obama biopic Barry and Dr Q, the true life tale of an illegal immigrant who became the head of brain tumour surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Oscar-winner Matthew McConaughey looks set to star in a true life tale of native American "super-athletes" who helped spark a sea-change in attitudes towards barefoot running.
