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"The Kid Brother"

Year: 1989.
Several countries participated in the production of this film: USA, Canada, France, and Japan.

Summary : His name is Kenny, he's 13 years old and lives with his parents, in a blue-collar area in Pittsburgh. Like all teenage boys, Kenny is passionate about sport, TV, skateboarding and girls. However, Kenny is different. When he was born, he had to have an operation, due to a terrible illness. He has neither legs nor pelvis, but he's surprisingly agile and optimistic towards all obstacles. He is deeply moving.

The film received the following prizes:

- Grand Prizes of the Americas at the Montréal Festival
- Jury's special prize, at the Youth Film Festival
- UNESCO prize, special mention by UNICEF, at the Berlin Festival.