Beautiful Scars (2022)

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Growing up in a blue-collar Hamilton neighbourhood filled with factory workers and nuclear families, Tom Wilson knew he was different. His dad George was a blind war veteran—stoic and reserved—and his mother Bunny a very private and protective housewife. Tom learned to express himself through music, successfully getting a record deal and achieving fame and its trappings with his 90s band Junkhouse and later Blackie and the Rodeo Kings. Through all his achievements, his parents kept a secret from their son, one he would not uncover until they both died. After years of hard living, revelations about his family led him on a path to connect with his true identity. Based on his memoir, Beautiful Scars shares Tom's remarkable gifts as an artist and storyteller as he learns about his Mohawk heritage and embarks on a healing journey that reflects on his past and present self.

Director: Shane Belcourt
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 91 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Tim Wilson
Editing: Taylor G. McConnachie, Marc Ricciardelli
Production: Cream Films
Original Language: en

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Shane Belcourt
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beautiful Scars about?
Growing up in a blue-collar Hamilton neighbourhood filled with factory workers and nuclear families, Tom Wilson knew he was different. His dad George was a blind war veteran—stoic and reserved—and his mother Bunny a very private and protective housewife. Tom learned to express himself through music, successfully getting a record deal and achieving fame and its trappings with his 90s band Junkhouse and later Blackie and the Rodeo Kings. Through all his achievements, his parents kept a secret from their son, one he would not uncover until they both died. After years of hard living, revelations about his family led him on a path to connect with his true identity. Based on his memoir, Beautiful Scars shares Tom's remarkable gifts as an artist and storyteller as he learns about his Mohawk heritage and embarks on a healing journey that reflects on his past and present self.
Who directed Beautiful Scars?
Beautiful Scars was directed by Shane Belcourt.
Who stars in Beautiful Scars?
Beautiful Scars stars Tom Wilson.
How long is Beautiful Scars?
Beautiful Scars has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is Beautiful Scars?
Beautiful Scars is a Documentary film.