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My Flesh and Blood

20031h 23mJonathan Karsh
IMDb 8.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 90% · Metacritic 78

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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.

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What is My Flesh and Blood (2003) 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 stars in My Flesh and Blood?

My Flesh and Blood stars Susan Tom (Self), Anthony Tom (Self), Faith Tom (Self). The film was directed by Jonathan Karsh.

How long is My Flesh and Blood?

My Flesh and Blood has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2003.

Is My Flesh and Blood worth watching?

My Flesh and Blood holds an IMDb rating of 8.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 90. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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