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The Sheldon Kennedy Story

The Sheldon Kennedy Story (1999)

1h 33m | PG-13

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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

Director: Norma Bailey

Studio: Sarrazin Couture Productions

Genre: Drama

Video: 720p

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Cast

Jonathan Scarfe

Jonathan Scarfe

as Sheldon Kennedy

Polly Shannon

Polly Shannon

as Jana

Robert Wisden

Robert Wisden

as Graham James

Brent Stait

Brent Stait

as Mel Kennedy

Lynda Boyd

Lynda Boyd

as Shirley Kennedy

Justin Stillwell

Justin Stillwell

as Troy Kennedy