Blu-ray Review – The Kid Brother

1987's "The Kid Brother" is a Japanese production from a French-Canadian director about an American boy. It's already an unusual picture, but the movie becomes even more interesting with its star, bringing young Kenny Easterday to the screen, showcasing his atypical life as a human without a lower half. Born with sacral agenesis, Kenny's legs and hips were amputated as a baby, forcing him to move around on his hands, which provides the central image and story for "The Kid Brother," which is a film about the making of a documentary, but also a drama about the wear and tear of family relationships. There's a lot to unpack in Claude Gagnon's endeavor, which is mostly interested in Kenny's experience, working with the amateur actor to detail a 13-year-old's processing of attention and independence. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com