(A Kind of Family)

Content: 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.

Countries:

Canada

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

53 minutes

Year:

1992

Directors:

Andrew Koster

Production companies:

ONF | NFB

Crews:

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