My Flesh and Blood

Jan 17 2003 Unrated 1h 23m
Documentary

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.

Plot

Susan Tom of Fairfield, CA, is not a typical single mother -- Tom is the head of a family of 11 adopted children, all of whom are physically challenged or living with long-term illnesses. Tom and her special family are the subject of My Flesh and Blood, a documentary which examines the dynamic of this household, as well as the often demanding physical and emotional needs of the 11 kids and the heavy emotional burden Tom must sometimes carry as she looks after children who may not survive to adulthood.

Written by

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Directed by

Jonathan Karsh

Cast

Susan Tom, Anthony Tom, Faith Tom

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Cinemax, Chaiken Films, HBO

Languages

English

Awards

8 wins & 4 nominations

Trailers
My Flesh and Blood
Scores
# of Votes
1,779
Average Rating
8.3 out of 10
Metascore
78
Popularity
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