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My Flesh and Blood

Documentary1h 23m

🍅90%

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90%

Tomatometer

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93%

Popcornmeter

8.2

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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.

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DirectorJonathan Karsh

ReleasedApr 25, 2003

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

Not disclosed

Parental guideNot rated

Studios

Chaiken Films

Cinemax

HBO

Cast

Susan Tom

Self

Anthony Tom

Self

Faith Tom

Self

Where to watch(NG)

Rent / Buy

Apple TV Store

Reviews

7 reviews · 6 critics

6 fresh · 0 rotten

Critics consensus

“Disturbing and heart-wrenching documentary about a 53-years-old woman raising 11 children.”

90% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

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Michael O'Sullivan

RTWashington PostFeb 20, 2004

Poignant, heartbreaking proof that, sometimes, love is just not enough.

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Ann Hornaday

RTWashington PostFeb 20, 2004

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.

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Peter Debruge

RTPremiere MagazineDec 9, 2003

Full of life, the characters openly share moments of startling intimacy, hardship, and triumph.

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Christopher Null

RTFilmcritic.comNov 21, 2004

Next time your boss is being a jerk, take a look at My Flesh and Blood.

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Information

Title

My Flesh and Blood

Released

Apr 25, 2003

Rated

Not rated

Region of Origin

United States of America

Original Audio

English

Runtime

1h 23m

Status

Released

Studios

Chaiken Films, Cinemax

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