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| Directed by | Claude Gagnon |
| Written by | Claude Gagnon |
| Produced by | Kiyoshi Fujimoto |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Katsuhiro Kato |
| Edited by | André Corriveau |
| Music by | François Dompierre |
| Distributed by | Aska Film Distributors |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
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| Language | English |
Kenny (also known as The Kid Brother) is a 1988 drama film featuring Kenny Easterday in a semi-autobiographical role.
Plot
Thirteen-year-old Kenny lives with his family in the Pittsburgh suburb of West Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. He is just like any other kid his age, spending his free time skateboarding and sparring with his older brother, Eddy. The only thing separating Kenny from his peers is that he was born with an incredibly rare congenital condition that led to the amputation of his legs and pelvis.
A French-speaking Quebec film crew descends on Kenny's neighborhood to make a documentary about his adaptation to his unusual condition. The filming of the documentary puts a strain on Kenny, Eddy, and parents Sharon and Jesse. Tensions are exacerbated when Kenny's older sister moves back home, eager for the camera spotlight. Kenny is compelled to hit on the road on his own for a journey of self-discovery.
Cast
- Kenny Easterday as Kenny
- Caitlin Clarke as Sharon
- Liane Curtis as Sharon Kay
- Zach Grenier as Jesse
- Jesse Easterday Jr. as Eddy
- Bingo O'Malley as Mr. Nilan
Awards and nominations
Kenny won the Special Jury Prize at the Paris Film Festival (1988), Grand Prix des Amériques at the Montreal World Film Festival (1987), and UNICEF Award - Honorable Mention and C.I.F.E.J. Award at the Berlin International Film Festival (1988). [1]
Home media
On August 25, 2022, Vinegar Syndrome issued a Blu-ray 4K release of The Kid Brother. The edition includes an interview with director Claude Gagnon and audio commentary from film historian Kier-La Janisse and film critic Ralph Elawani. [2] [3]
References
- ^ "Kenny". La Cinémathèque. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ "The Kid Brother". Vinegar Syndrome. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ Trunick, Austin (August 25, 2022). "The Kid Brother". www.undertheradarmag.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
External links
- Kenny (1988 film) at IMDb
- Kenny at AllMovie
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- Films about disability in the United States
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| Kenny | |
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| Directed by | Claude Gagnon |
| Written by | Claude Gagnon |
| Produced by | Kiyoshi Fujimoto |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Katsuhiro Kato |
| Edited by | André Corriveau |
| Music by | François Dompierre |
| Distributed by | Aska Film Distributors |
Release date |
|
Running time | 95 minutes |
| Countries |
|
| Language | English |
Kenny (also known as The Kid Brother) is a 1988 drama film featuring Kenny Easterday in a semi-autobiographical role.
Plot
Thirteen-year-old Kenny lives with his family in the Pittsburgh suburb of West Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. He is just like any other kid his age, spending his free time skateboarding and sparring with his older brother, Eddy. The only thing separating Kenny from his peers is that he was born with an incredibly rare congenital condition that led to the amputation of his legs and pelvis.
A French-speaking Quebec film crew descends on Kenny's neighborhood to make a documentary about his adaptation to his unusual condition. The filming of the documentary puts a strain on Kenny, Eddy, and parents Sharon and Jesse. Tensions are exacerbated when Kenny's older sister moves back home, eager for the camera spotlight. Kenny is compelled to hit on the road on his own for a journey of self-discovery.
Cast
- Kenny Easterday as Kenny
- Caitlin Clarke as Sharon
- Liane Curtis as Sharon Kay
- Zach Grenier as Jesse
- Jesse Easterday Jr. as Eddy
- Bingo O'Malley as Mr. Nilan
Awards and nominations
Kenny won the Special Jury Prize at the Paris Film Festival (1988), Grand Prix des Amériques at the Montreal World Film Festival (1987), and UNICEF Award - Honorable Mention and C.I.F.E.J. Award at the Berlin International Film Festival (1988). [1]
Home media
On August 25, 2022, Vinegar Syndrome issued a Blu-ray 4K release of The Kid Brother. The edition includes an interview with director Claude Gagnon and audio commentary from film historian Kier-La Janisse and film critic Ralph Elawani. [2] [3]
References
- ^ "Kenny". La Cinémathèque. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ "The Kid Brother". Vinegar Syndrome. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ Trunick, Austin (August 25, 2022). "The Kid Brother". www.undertheradarmag.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
External links
- Kenny (1988 film) at IMDb
- Kenny at AllMovie
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| This 1980s drama film–related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
|
| This article related to an American film of the 1980s is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
- 1988 films
- 1980s American films
- 1980s English-language films
- 1980s coming-of-age drama films
- 1980s drama road movies
- 1980s teen drama films
- American coming-of-age drama films
- American teen drama films
- Canadian coming-of-age drama films
- Canadian teen drama films
- Films about amputees
- Films about disability in the United States
- Films about brothers
- Films about children
- Films about families
- Films about runaways
- Films about siblings
- Films directed by Claude Gagnon
- Films set in Pittsburgh
- Films shot in Pittsburgh
- Semi-autobiographical films
- 1980s drama film stubs
- 1980s American film stubs