Movie Description
The Sheldon Kennedy Story
(1999)Overview
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
Featured Crew
- Director : Norma Bailey
- Producer : Pierre Sarrazin,Doug MacLeod
- Writer : Suzette Couture
- Editor : Jeff Warren
- Cast : Jonathan Scarfe,Polly Shannon,Robert Wisden,Brent Stait,Lynda Boyd,Justin Stillwell,Edanna Andrews,Jack Ackroyd,Ty Olsson,Noel Fisher,Matt Beatty,david chapman,Paul Cœur,Paul Dunphy,Darren Lucas,Rob Daprocida,David McNally,Rod Jarvis,Shannon Anderson,Kait Shane,Marty Antonini,Christy Bruce,Larry Day,Chris Enright,Brad Turner,Stephen Hair,Benedict Campbell,Ryan Adams,Kiel Harvey,David Haysom,Gary Hetherington,Terry King,Bryce Kulak
Cast
Sheldon Kennedy
Jana
Graham James
Mel Kennedy
Shirley Kennedy
Troy Kennedy
Sherry Kennedy
Verlin Sawchuk
Mark
Young Sheldon Kennedy
Calgary Flames Hockey Player
Don Smythe
Bill Dutton
Ron Kirby
Brad
Daryl
Tom Laidlaw
Flames Coach
Lori
Val
Trainer
Attractive Woman
TV Reporter #1
Photographer
Eric Lindos
Morris the Cabbie
Brandon Player #1
Brandon Player #2
Tyler
Bronco Player
Judge
Judge
Young Mark
Posters
Facts
Original TitleThe Sheldon Kennedy Story
Status Released
Release Information
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1999-10-02
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 33m
Production CompaniesSarrazin Couture Productions,Alberta Filmworks
Genres
- Drama
