Tommy... A Family Portrait

Tommy... A Family Portrait

2001 · 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.

Directed by Nigel Markham

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