
The Sheldon Kennedy Story
1999 · Movie · 1h 33m
Drama
Overview
Alberta (Canada) rural farm-boy Sheldon Kennedy feels abused by dad when punished for poor performances compared to big brother Troy. being recruited for professional ice-hockey at age 14 seems an ideal way out, straight to a party animal's good life. Yet after a Vegas marriage with Jana and hearing she's pregnant, Sheldon breaks down and tells her what's eating at him for years: coach Graham James, whoa arranged for him to be transferred each time James was, sexually abused Sheldon, who fears to be laughed away as a queer and loose his only career avenue if he goes public
Ratings
IMDb
6.2/10
Key crew
- Norma BaileyDirector
- Suzette CoutureWriter
- Mark KorvenOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Jonathan ScarfeSheldon Kennedy
- Polly ShannonJana
- Robert WisdenGraham James
- Brent StaitMel Kennedy
- Lynda BoydShirley Kennedy
- Justin StillwellTroy Kennedy
- Edanna AndrewsSherry Kennedy
- Jack AckroydVerlin Sawchuk
- Ty OlssonMark
- Noel FisherYoung Sheldon Kennedy
- Matt BeattyCalgary Flames Hockey Player
- David ChapmanDon Smythe
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