My Flesh and Blood
My Flesh and Blood

My Flesh and Blood

8.1(19 votes)
2003
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.

Production

Chaiken Films, Cinemax, HBO

Cast

Susan Tom

Susan Tom

Self

Anthony Tom

Anthony Tom

Self

Faith Tom

Faith Tom

Self

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