My Flesh and Blood (2003)

User Rating:

8.6/10   

Director:

Jonathan Karsh

Genre:

Documentary

Tagline:

Who says you can't choose your family?

Plot:

Documentary following Susan Tom of Fairfield, California and her 11 adopted special needs children. |

Plot Keywords:

Cystic Fibrosis

Awards:

6 wins & 4 nominations

Cast

Anthony Tom	...	Himself
Faith Tom	...	Herself
Joe Tom	...	Himself
Margaret Tom	...	Herself
Susan Tom	...	Herself
Xenia Tom	...	Herself

Runtime:

83 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

USA:Unrated

Filming Locations:

Fairfield, California, USA

Company:

Chaiken Films

Trivia:

According to 'Susan Tom', the film shows her son Joe on his best behavior.

I have one thing to say ...

... "Wow!" Such a simple three-letter word, but it appropriately sums up what I felt about this documentary. What an inspiring, intriguing and interesting story of Ms. Tom and those precious children. I admire her strength and heart to adopt so many special needs children! I highly recommend this film to people of any age, ethnicity, religion or socio-economic background - especially those who are considering adoption as an avenue to have a child (or children) as new editions to their existing family. If you take the time to watch "My Flesh And Blood," be prepared to ride on a roller coaster of emotions. Take a box of Kleenex with you before you strap yourself in!