The Sheldon Kennedy Story (1999)

The Sheldon Kennedy Story (1999)

1999-10-02 Canada 93 Min. PG-13
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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

Cast

Jonathan Scarfe is Sheldon Kennedy
Sheldon Kennedy
Robert Wisden is Graham James
Graham James
Brent Stait is Mel Kennedy
Mel Kennedy
Lynda Boyd is Shirley Kennedy
Shirley Kennedy
Justin Stillwell is Troy Kennedy
Troy Kennedy
Edanna Andrews is Sherry Kennedy
Sherry Kennedy
Jack Ackroyd is Verlin Sawchuk
Verlin Sawchuk
Ty Olsson is Mark
Noel Fisher is Young Sheldon Kennedy
Young Sheldon Kennedy