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The Kid Brother

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In this fictional story, a documentary crew arrives to make a movie about a Canadian family and their youngest son, Kenny (Kenny Easterday), who has no legs. Kenny is a happy, willful teen who doesn't wear a prosthesis on his lower torso, much preferring to walk on his hands. When his beloved sister Sharon (Liane Curtis) suddenly runs away, Kenny sets out by himself to retrieve her. After he finds her in Philadelphia, she admits to the jealousy and frustration she has been repressing for years.

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Audience Member This film makes use of a real hero to tell a story about the way people make such a big deal out of those who are different. The star of the film is played by the actual kid who has no legs. He does an amazing job. However, the film is a little dated and it has some awkward moments in it that slows the progression of the story, in my opinion. It's a great exploration into the life of a child who has the challenge of living with no legs. Just don't expect Hollywood or Disney type story. But expect to be moved. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/29/23 Full Review Audience Member Now here's an indie that's fascinating on multiple levels. First, its a heart-wrenching of a boy who has had to sacrifice his own legs for the sake of his bone deficiency. Second, it's about how the media both disrupts and creates reality. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis In this fictional story, a documentary crew arrives to make a movie about a Canadian family and their youngest son, Kenny (Kenny Easterday), who has no legs. Kenny is a happy, willful teen who doesn't wear a prosthesis on his lower torso, much preferring to walk on his hands. When his beloved sister Sharon (Liane Curtis) suddenly runs away, Kenny sets out by himself to retrieve her. After he finds her in Philadelphia, she admits to the jealousy and frustration she has been repressing for years.
Director
Claude Gagnon
Screenwriter
Claude Gagnon
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 18, 2016
Runtime
1h 35m
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