Apr 25, 2003
83 min
Full-HD

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.

Category

Documentary

Country

United States of America

Companies

Chaiken Films Cinemax HBO

Susan Tom

Self

Anthony Tom

Self

Faith Tom

Self

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