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The Sheldon Kennedy Story (1999)

1999-10-02 · 1h 33m · EN
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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

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Suzette CoutureWriterNorma BaileyDirector

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Jonathan ScarfeJonathan ScarfeSheldon KennedyPolly ShannonPolly ShannonJanaRobert WisdenRobert WisdenGraham JamesBrent StaitBrent StaitMel KennedyLynda BoydLynda BoydShirley KennedyJustin StillwellJustin StillwellTroy KennedyEdanna AndrewsEdanna AndrewsSherry KennedyJack AckroydJack AckroydVerlin SawchukTy OlssonTy OlssonMarkNoel FisherNoel FisherYoung Sheldon Kennedy

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BiographyWoman directorSports

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityBiography · Woman Director · SportsDialogue densityDramaDirector preference321392Actor preference27894 · 38029 · 93008Country preferenceCa

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What is The Sheldon Kennedy Story about?

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

How long is The Sheldon Kennedy Story?

The Sheldon Kennedy Story has a runtime of 93 minutes.