The Sheldon Kennedy Story

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

Directed by Norma Bailey

Top cast

Jonathan Scarfe

Sheldon Kennedy

Polly Shannon

Jana

Robert Wisden

Graham James

Brent Stait

Mel Kennedy

Lynda Boyd

Shirley Kennedy

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Justin Stillwell

Troy Kennedy

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Edanna Andrews

Sherry Kennedy

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Jack Ackroyd

Verlin Sawchuk

Ty Olsson

Mark

Noel Fisher

Young Sheldon Kennedy

Matt Beatty

Calgary Flames Hockey Player

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David Chapman

Don Smythe

Paul Cœur

Bill Dutton

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Paul Dunphy

Ron Kirby

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Darren Lucas

Brad

Rob Daprocida

Daryl

David McNally

Tom Laidlaw

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Rod Jarvis

Flames Coach

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Shannon Anderson

Lori

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Kait Shane

Val

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