Drama · Canada · 1999 · 1h 33m

The Sheldon Kennedy Story

Director

Cast

Jonathan Scarfe as Sheldon Kennedy Polly Shannon as Jana Robert Wisden as Graham James Brent Stait as Mel Kennedy Lynda Boyd as Shirley Kennedy Justin Stillwell as Troy Kennedy

Crew

David Frazee — Director of Photography Jeff Warren — Editor Mark Korven — Original Music Composer Suzette Couture — Writer Doug MacLeod — Producer Pierre Sarrazin — Producer

Synopsis

Alberta (Canada) rural farm-boy Sheldon Kennedy feels abused by dad when punished for poor performances compared to big brother Troy. being recruited for professional ice-hockey at age 14 seems an ideal way out, straight to a party animal's good life. Yet after a Vegas marriage with Jana and hearing she's pregnant, Sheldon breaks down and tells her what's eating at him for years: coach Graham James, whoa arranged for him to be transferred each time James was, sexually abused Sheldon, who fears to be laughed away as a queer and loose his only career avenue if he goes public

Mood & Themes

Key Collaborators

Norma Bailey Director David Frazee Director of Photography Jeff Warren Editor Mark Korven Original Music Composer Suzette Couture Writer Doug MacLeod Producer Pierre Sarrazin Producer

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