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, Polly Shannon, Robert Wisden, Brent Stait, Lynda Boyd, Justin Stillwell, Edanna Andrews, Jack Ackroyd

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What is "The Sheldon Kennedy Story" about?

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

When was "The Sheldon Kennedy Story" released?

The Sheldon Kennedy Story was released in 1999.

Who stars in "The Sheldon Kennedy Story"?

The cast includes Jonathan Scarfe, Polly Shannon, Robert Wisden, Brent Stait.

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