My Flesh and Blood
Apr 25 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.
Cast
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Susan Tom
Self
Anthony Tom
Self
Faith Tom
Self
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