Feature1992·53m·4.0

A Kind of Family

Documentary

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.

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Details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Languages
Budget
Revenue
Age rating
Quality
4K UHD · HDR10 · Dolby Vision
Production
ONF | NFB

Crew

Director

Andrew Koster

Writers

Robert Lower