CinemaOSMovie · 1992 · 0h 53m

A Kind of Family

40%(3)IMDbDocumentary

This feature documentary tells the complex and touching story of Winnipeg city councilor Glen Murray and his 17-year-old adopted son Mike, whose struggles with addiction and behavioural problems cyclically repeat. Glen, now an Ontario Member of Provincial Parliament, was one of the first openly gay elected politicians in Canada. He adopted Mike during an era when homophobic stereotypes often prevented gay men and women from adopting children. Glen and Mike's relationship is always tenuous and always turbulent as they struggle to define themselves together and alone.

Directed byAndrew Koster

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 53m
Language
EN
Released
January 1, 1992
Studios
ONF | NFB

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Directed by
Andrew Koster
Written by
Robert Lower

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