Kenny (1988 film)

Kenny
Kenny
Directed by	Claude Gagnon
Written by	Claude Gagnon
Produced by	Kiyoshi Fujimoto
Starring	Kenny Easterday; Caitlin Clarke; Liane Curtis; Zach Grenier;
Cinematography	Katsuhiro Kato
Edited by	André Corriveau
Music by	François Dompierre
Distributed by	Aska Film Distributors
Release date	November 18, 1988;
Running time	95 minutes
Countries	Japan; United States; Canada;
Language	English

Kenny (also known as The Kid Brother) is a 1988 drama film featuring Kenny Easterday in a semi-autobiographical role.^[1]

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 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).^[2]

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.^[3]^[4]

References

^ "Boy with half a body stars in own film story". Ottawa Citizen, September 10, 1986.
^ "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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[1] "Boy with half a body stars in own film story". Ottawa Citizen, September 10, 1986.

[2] "Kenny". La Cinémathèque. Retrieved February 28, 2024.

[3] "The Kid Brother". Vinegar Syndrome. Retrieved February 28, 2024.

[4] Trunick, Austin (August 25, 2022). "The Kid Brother". www.undertheradarmag.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.

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