A Kind of Family (1992)
This feature documentary tells the complex and touching story of Winnipeg city councilor Glen Murray and his 17-year-old adopted son Mike, whose struggles with addiction and behavioural problems cyclically repeat. Glen, now an Ontario Member of Provincial Parliament, was one of the first openly gay elected politicians in Canada. He adopted Mike during an era when homophobic stereotypes often prevented gay men and women from adopting children. Glen and Mike's relationship is always tenuous and always turbulent as they struggle to define themselves together and alone.
Director: Andrew Koster
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: January 1, 1992
Screenplay
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
Keywords
adoption, lgbt, gay theme
More Films by Director: Andrew Koster
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Kind of Family about?
- This feature documentary tells the complex and touching story of Winnipeg city councilor Glen Murray and his 17-year-old adopted son Mike, whose struggles with addiction and behavioural problems cyclically repeat. Glen, now an Ontario Member of Provincial Parliament, was one of the first openly gay elected politicians in Canada. He adopted Mike during an era when homophobic stereotypes often prevented gay men and women from adopting children. Glen and Mike's relationship is always tenuous and always turbulent as they struggle to define themselves together and alone.
- Who directed A Kind of Family?
- A Kind of Family was directed by Andrew Koster.
- How long is A Kind of Family?
- A Kind of Family has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is A Kind of Family?
- A Kind of Family is a Documentary film.
- Where was A Kind of Family produced?
- A Kind of Family was produced in Canada.