My Flesh and Blood (2003)

04/25/2003 (US) • Documentary • 1h 23m

Overview

My Flesh and Blood is a 2003 documentary film by Jonathan Karsh chronicling a year in the life of the Tom family. The Tom family is notable as the mother, Susan, adopted eleven children, most of whom had serious disabilities or diseases. The film itself is notable for handling the sensitive subject matter in an unsentimental way that is more uplifting than one might expect.

My Flesh and Blood (2003)

04/25/2003 (US) • 1h 23m

Documentary

Overview

My Flesh and Blood is a 2003 documentary film by Jonathan Karsh chronicling a year in the life of the Tom family. The Tom family is notable as the mother, Susan, adopted eleven children, most of whom had serious disabilities or diseases. The film itself is notable for handling the sensitive subject matter in an unsentimental way that is more uplifting than one might expect.

Top Billed Cast

Susan Tom

Self

Anthony Tom

Self

Faith Tom

Self

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

adoption

death

disabled

burn victim

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