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The Sheldon Kennedy Story

Sheldon Kennedy, a rural farm-boy from Alberta, Canada, escapes his troubled home life on a farm where he's constantly belittled by his father for not measuring up to his older brother Troy. His talent for ice-hockey offers a chance to leave his painful past behind, but the thrill of being r...

Sheldon Kennedy, a 14-year-old farm boy from Alberta, Canada, escapes his troubled home life by joining a professional ice-hockey team. However, his newfound success is marred by a dark secret: he was sexually abused by his coach, Graham James, who repeatedly transferred him to new teams to continue the abuse.

Info about The Sheldon Kennedy Story

Studio(s): Sarrazin Couture Productions, Alberta Filmworks

Originally Released: United States, Oct 02, 1999

Production Country: Canada

Genres:Biography, Drama, Sport