The read
It runs a compact 1h 23m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb8.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes90%
Metacritic78/100
20 audience votes
Key crew
- Jonathan KarshDirector
- B. Quincy GriffinOriginal Music Composer
- Hector H. PerezOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Susan TomSelf
- Anthony TomSelf
- Faith TomSelf
Stills
Themes
adoptiondeathdisabledburn victim