The Smith Family
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Kim Smith led a life that was as average as her last name. She and her military husband Steve had two sons. Her family was active in the Mormon Church. They were living the quintessential middle-class American life…until their ninth anniversary, when Steve confessed to having had affairs with men. For Kim, “the bottom fell out,” but she and Steve “hung onto each other and…continued to…grow closer.” Three years later, Kim discovered that she was HIV positive; soon after, Steve developed AIDS. Instead of breaking the family apart, these hardships bring them closer together. This documentary is a poignant, uplifting portrait of forgiveness, commitment, and sacrifice in the face of adversity. TAW
Director
Tasha Oldham
Producers
Tasha Oldham, Noelle Wright
Release Year
2001
Festival Year
2002
Country
United States
Run Time
88 minutes