The Sheldon Kennedy Story

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There is a certain amount of respect I hold for Sheldon Kennedy. It's a great amount and I got into a battle of words recently with a member on the Deja News boards. I defended Sheldon, who was paid a salary not too long ago for his cross-Canada skate. I, personally, don't blame him, as he has a wife and daughter to support, and I will defend him as long as it takes. Now with that being said, I move on to the news about the Made-for-TV movie on his story that will be filmed in Calgary.

In an article from CFRA I pulled up recently, dated March 11, 1999, It states this: CALGARY (CP)- The true-life drama of Sheldon Kennedy, the NHL player who told the world about the sexual abuse he suffered at the hands of his junior hockey coach, goes before the cameras in Calgary on Monday (March 15, 1999).



Jonathan Scarfe, a Canadian actor based in Los Angeles, stars as Kennedy. He has appeared in the TV shows "ER" and "NYPD Blue" and in the movie "Cliffhanger", opposite Sylvester Stallone.



Toronto's Polly Shannon, from TV's "The Outer Limits" portrays his wife, Jana.



Vancouver's Robert Wisden, who plays DaVinci's police boss on the TV series "DaVinci's Inquest", has been cast as the perpetrator, Graham James. The two-hour movie, titled "The Sheldon Kennedy Story" is being made for CTV (Canadian Television) and will air this fall. Shooting will take place in and around Calgary until April 7.



The story opens with Kennedy playing for the Calgary Flames and falling in love with Jana, a model. When he realizes that something is compelling him to drive her away, he confesses to her about his years of sexual abuse. Through her support, he is able to go public and seek justice.



"It's a love story based on the strength of the relationship between Sheldon and his wife Jana. It's a story of hope and healing." Said producer Pierre Sarrazin. The project is a co-production between Calgary's Bradshaw MacLeod & Associates and Toronto's Sarrazin/Couture Productions.



The director is Winnepeg's Norma Bailey, whose credits include, "Nights Below Station Street" and "The Adventures of Shirley Holmes". Screenwriter Suzette Couture has a number of TV movies to her credit, including "Conspiracy of Silence", "Love and Hate" and "Million Dollar Babies". No professional hockey players are taking part in the film, said publicist Fran Humphreys, but amateur players will be used in some scenes.





Kennedy, who now plays with the Landshut Cannibals of the German Elite League, has worked closely with the filmmakers on crafting the story. It's hoped that he can get to Calgary for part of the shoot.



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