My Flesh and Blood

My Flesh and Blood (2003)

Directed by Jonathan Karsh

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

Susan Tom

Susan Tom

Self

Anthony Tom

Anthony Tom

Self

Faith Tom

Faith Tom

Self

Crew

Jonathan Karsh

Jonathan Karsh

Director

B. Quincy Griffin

B. Quincy Griffin

Original Music Composer

Eli Olson

Eli Olson

Editor

Hector H. Perez

Hector H. Perez

Original Music Composer

Amanda Micheli

Amanda Micheli

Director of Photography

Jennifer Chaiken

Jennifer Chaiken

Producer

Lora Hirschberg

Lora Hirschberg

Sound Editor

Lora Hirschberg

Lora Hirschberg

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

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