
Susan Tom of Fairfield, CA, is not a typical single mother -- Tom is the head of a family of 11 adopted children, all of whom are physically challenged or living with long-term illnesses. Tom and her special family are the subject of My Flesh and Blood, a documentary which examines the dynamic of this household, as well as the often demanding physical and emotional needs of the 11 kids and the heavy emotional burden Tom must sometimes carry as she looks after children who may... (Full plot summary below)
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Susan Tom of Fairfield, CA, is not a typical single mother -- Tom is the head of a family of 11 adopted children, all of whom are physically challenged or living with long-term illnesses. Tom and her special family are the subject of My Flesh and Blood, a documentary which examines the dynamic of this household, as well as the often demanding physical and emotional needs of the 11 kids and the heavy emotional burden Tom must sometimes carry as she looks after children who may not survive to adulthood.
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| Premiere MagazinePeter DebrugeWith My Flesh and Blood, Karsh finds a worthy subject in the constant day-to-day challenges facing a truly extraordinary family. |
| The New York TimesStephen HoldenIn what has been called the Year of the Documentary, "My Flesh and Blood" stands beside "Capturing the Friedmans" and "The Fog of War" as an unforgettable experience. |
| San Francisco ChronicleJonathan CurielThe experiences of this family from Fairfield will resonate with moviegoers around the country. |
| Filmcritic.comChristopher NullNext time your boss is being a jerk, take a look at My Flesh and Blood. |
| Combustible CelluloidJeffrey M. AndersonKarsh does a remarkable job of sorting through his footage to make a flowing story. |
| Spirituality and PracticeFrederic and Mary Ann BrussatMy Flesh and Blood is an engrossing documentary about a truly nurturing adoptive mother of eleven special-needs children. |
| New York Daily NewsJami BernardSusan Tom has her hands full in Jonathan Karsh's documentary My Flesh and Blood -- she's dealing with her 13 children, most adopted, some with serious maladies. Rarely does one encounter such capable hands. |
| Los Angeles TimesKevin ThomasThe singular achievement of Jonathan Karsh's graceful and rigorous documentary is that he enables his audiences to see his heroine's family through her very clear but always loving eyes. |
| The Hollywood ReporterMichael RechtshaffenDemanding but deeply affecting, My Flesh and Blood ultimately takes on a literal, highly visceral meaning that transcends notions of conventional family dynamics. |
| Reel.comTimothy KnightOne of the most profoundly moving and inspiring documentaries in recent memory. |