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Tommy... A Family Portrait
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Tommy... A Family Portrait

2001-01-01 · 66 min · ★ 10.0

Documentary

A tribute to Canadian comedy icon Tommy Sexton (1957-1993). A founding member of the Newfoundland comedy troupe CODCO Tommy died of complications from AIDS on December 13, 1993.

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Directors
Mary Sexton, Nigel Markham
Production companies
ONF | NFB, CBC
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

Andy JonesAndy JonesSelf
Cathy JonesCathy JonesSelf
Greg MaloneGreg MaloneSelf
Tommy SextonTommy SextonSelf (Archival Footage)
Mary WalshMary WalshSelf
Edwina Sextonsister
Gary Sextonbrother
Marty Sextonbrother
Marina Sextonsister
Ed Sextonbrother
Herb Sextonbrother
Mary Sextonsister
Sara Sextonsister
Sara R. Sextonmother

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