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My Flesh and Blood
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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.
Director:
,
Jonathan Karsh
Cast:
,
Susan Tom
,
Anthony Tom
,
Faith Tom

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Rated:
Unrated
Runtime:
83 min
Release date:
25 Apr 2003
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
8 wins & 4 nominations

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
The experiences of this family from Fairfield will resonate with moviegoers around the country.
– Jonathan Curiel,
San Francisco Chronicle,
28 Nov 2003
fresh:
The effect on her children of Susan Tom's call to serve and cherish is enthralling to behold, and My Flesh and Blood deeply honors her and her family.
– Kevin Thomas,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Dec 2003
fresh:
In turns heart-wrenching and eye-opening, this documentary is one of the year's best.
– Michael Rechtshaffen,
Hollywood Reporter,
2 Dec 2003
fresh:
For an agonizing and ultimately transcendent cinematic portrait of sacrifice, love and saving grace, audiences need look no further than this unpretentious and deeply moving film.
– Ann Hornaday,
Washington Post,
20 Feb 2004
fresh:
Poignant, heartbreaking proof that, sometimes, love is just not enough.
– Michael O'Sullivan,
Washington Post,
20 Feb 2004
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