The Kid Brother
An exceptional boy. An exceptional movie.
1987 · 1h 35m · PG-13
Drama
Directed by
Claude Gagnon
Overview
Going through life without legs, 12-year-old Kenny is active and enthusiastic, resisting the pressure to wear prosthetic limbs. He also finds himself the subject of a documentary made by a visiting French film crew. As the production unfolds, Kenny’s parents, brother, and absentee sister bring long-simmering tensions to the surface, shaking Kenny’s delicate sense of balance. Determined to better understand his place in the world, he hits the road for a daring journey of self-discovery.
Director and cast
- Claude Gagnon Director
- Kenny Easterday as Kenny
- Caitlin Clarke as Sharon
- Liane Curtis as Sharon Kay
- Zach Grenier as Jesse
- Jesse Easterday as Eddy
- Tom Reddy as Billy
- Alain Saint-Alix as French TV Director
- Daniel Lambert as French Technician
- Lamya Derval as Script girl
- Eduardo Rossoff as French Camerman
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