The Sheldon Kennedy Story

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

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 2, 1999

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

Canada

Production

Alberta Filmworks,Sarrazin Couture Productions

Cast

Rob Daprocida,Noel Fisher,Jonathan Scarfe,Darren Lucas,david chapman,Justin Stillwell,Rod Jarvis,Kait Shane,Marty Antonini,Jack Ackroydand 23 more

Director

Norma Bailey

Writer

Suzette Couture

Producer

Doug MacLeod,Pierre Sarrazin

Cinematography

David Frazee

Music

Mark Korven

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0192598