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The Sheldon Kennedy Story (1999)

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

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Top billed cast

  • Photo of Jonathan ScarfeJonathan ScarfeSheldon Kennedy
  • Photo of Polly ShannonPolly ShannonJana
  • Photo of Robert WisdenRobert WisdenGraham James
  • Photo of Brent StaitBrent StaitMel Kennedy
  • Photo of Lynda BoydLynda BoydShirley Kennedy
  • Photo of Justin StillwellJustin StillwellTroy Kennedy
  • Photo of Edanna AndrewsEdanna AndrewsSherry Kennedy
  • Photo of Jack AckroydJack AckroydVerlin Sawchuk
  • Photo of Ty OlssonTy OlssonMark
  • Photo of Noel FisherNoel FisherYoung Sheldon Kennedy

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