A Kind of Family

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A Kind of Family (1992)

Directed by Andrew Koster

Documentary · 53m

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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Crew

Director
Andrew Koster
Writer
Robert Lower

Details

Release date
1992-01-01
Runtime
53m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EN
Countries
Canada
Production
ONF | NFB