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78 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critics What's this?

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9.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 23 Ratings

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  • Starring: Susan Tom
  • Summary: A feature length verit documentary about the Tom family -- eleven special needs children adopted by Fairfield, California mother Susan Tom -- and the story of Susan's battle with her emotionally disturbed teenage son. (Strand Releasing)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Curiel
    100
    The experiences of this family from Fairfield will resonate with moviegoers around the country.
  2. Premiere
    Reviewed by: Peter Debruge
    100
    With My Flesh and Blood, Karsh finds a worthy subject in the constant day-to-day challenges facing a truly extraordinary family.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Owen Gleiberman
    50
    You'd have to be a stone not to be affected by My Flesh and Blood, but the director, Jonathan Karsh, merges compassion with voyeurism until you can't tell the difference.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. NicholasP.
    10
    Your attitude toward what is possible for children with severe handicaps will be transformed.
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