My Flesh and Blood (2003)
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.
Director: Jonathan Karsh
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: April 25, 2003
Cast
- Susan Tom - Self
- Anthony Tom - Self
- Faith Tom - Self
Music: B. Quincy Griffin, Hector H. Perez
Cinematography: Amanda Micheli
Editing: Eli Olson
Production: Chaiken Films, Cinemax, HBO
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
adoption, death, disabled, burn victim
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Flesh and Blood about?
- 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.
- Who directed My Flesh and Blood?
- My Flesh and Blood was directed by Jonathan Karsh.
- Who stars in My Flesh and Blood?
- My Flesh and Blood stars Susan Tom, Anthony Tom, Faith Tom.
- How long is My Flesh and Blood?
- My Flesh and Blood has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is My Flesh and Blood?
- My Flesh and Blood is a Documentary film.
- Where was My Flesh and Blood produced?
- My Flesh and Blood was produced in United States of America.