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I Know My First Name Is Steven

19891 season
IMDb 7.7

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"Based on a TRUE STORY of a kidnapped boy who returned 7 years later"

In 1973, 7-year-old Steven Stayner is kidnapped by pedophile Kenneth Parnell. Under the belief that Parnell has been given legal custody of him, and that his family has moved away, he stays with Parnell for seven years, enduring repetitive sexual abuse the entire time. Finally, in 1980, when Parnell kidnaps another young boy, Steven finds a way for them both to escape and return home.

DramaCrime
Sexual AbuseBased On True StoryPaedophiliaMiniseries

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What is I Know My First Name Is Steven (1989) about?

In 1973, 7-year-old Steven Stayner is kidnapped by pedophile Kenneth Parnell. Under the belief that Parnell has been given legal custody of him, and that his family has moved away, he stays with Parnell for seven years, enduring repetitive sexual abuse the entire time. Finally, in 1980, when Parnell kidnaps another young boy, Steven finds a way for them both to escape and return home.

Who stars in I Know My First Name Is Steven?

I Know My First Name Is Steven stars Corin Nemec (Steven Stayner), Cindy Pickett (Kay Stayner), John Ashton (Del Stayner), Arliss Howard (Kenneth Parnell), Luke Edwards (Steven Stayner (Age 7)).

How many seasons does I Know My First Name Is Steven have?

I Know My First Name Is Steven has 1 seasons. There are 2 episodes in total.

Is I Know My First Name Is Steven worth watching?

I Know My First Name Is Steven holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. Fans of Drama, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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