CinemaOSMovie · 2003 · 1h 23m

My Flesh and Blood

82%(20)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byJonathan Karsh

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 23m
Language
EN
Released
April 25, 2003
Studios
CinemaxHBOChaiken Films

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My Flesh and Blood

My Flesh and Blood

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3 credited
Starring

Susan Tom

Self

Anthony Tom

Self

Faith Tom

Self

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Directed by
Jonathan Karsh
Produced by
Jennifer Chaiken

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