The Sheldon Kennedy Story
1999, English. Directed by Norma Bailey.
Alberta (Canada) rural farm-boy Sheldon Kennedy feels abused by dad when punished for poor performances compared to big brother Troy. being recruited for professional ice-hockey at age 14 seems an ideal way out, straight to a party animal's good life. Yet after a Vegas marriage with Jana and hearing she's pregnant, Sheldon breaks down and tells her what's eating at him for years: coach Graham James, whoa arranged for him to be transferred each time James was, sexually abused Sheldon, who fears to be laughed away as a queer and loose his only career avenue if he goes public
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Norma BaileyDirector
- Jonathan ScarfeSheldon Kennedy
- Polly ShannonJana
- Robert WisdenGraham James
- Brent StaitMel Kennedy
- Lynda BoydShirley Kennedy
- Justin StillwellTroy Kennedy
- Edanna AndrewsSherry Kennedy
- Jack AckroydVerlin Sawchuk
- Ty OlssonMark
- Noel FisherYoung Sheldon Kennedy
- Matt BeattyCalgary Flames Hockey Player
- David ChapmanDon Smythe
Details
- Released
- 2 October 1999
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Suzette Couture
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The Sheldon Kennedy Story runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
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The Sheldon Kennedy Story isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 October 1999. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sheldon Kennedy Story?
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Who directed The Sheldon Kennedy Story?
The Sheldon Kennedy Story (1999) was directed by Norma Bailey and stars Jonathan Scarfe, Polly Shannon, Robert Wisden.