My Flesh and Blood

My Flesh and Blood

17/1/2003 1h 23m 8.1/10

Overview

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

Top Billed Cast

Anthony Tom

Self

Susan Tom

Self

Faith Tom

Self

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