My Flesh and Blood

IMDb 8.1 2003 • 83 min • Documentary

Director

Jonathan Karsh

Country

US

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Susan Tom
Susan Tom Self
Anthony Tom
Anthony Tom Self
Faith Tom
Faith Tom Self