The Vetters: All We Needed

Summary Close-knit siblings of Mexican/Native American descent from Chardon, Ohio emotionally reflect on the sacrifices and steadiness of their humble devoted father, and how they from overcame incredible odds to become State and National Champions, World Record holders, and Olympic contenders in the 1970s and 80s. After the heartbreaking death of their mother when they were ages 7 to 14, their father, John Vetter, raised the six children on his own. Saddled with poverty and the lack of an extended family, the Vetters drew close in response to threats that Social Services would split them up. Through intimate and compelling interviews, the siblings share their inspirational story of an extraordinary family bond and unflinching determination that nothing was going to tear them apart. View more details

The Vetters: All We Needed

Directed : Anne Bruder Nancy Pokorny

Written : Anne Bruder Nancy Pokorny

Stars : Janis Vetter Leibold Debbie Vetter Skeen Diane Vetter Juanita Vetter

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Genres : Family Biography Sport Documentary

Release date : Mar 31, 2012

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Production companies : Wagon Wheel Films

Summary Close-knit siblings of Mexican/Native American descent from Chardon, Ohio emotionally reflect on the sacrifices and steadiness of their humble devoted father, and how they from overcame incredible odds to become State and National Champions, World Record holders, and Olympic contenders in the 1970s and 80s. After the heartbreaking death of their mother when they were ages 7 to 14, their father, John Vetter, raised the six children on his own. Saddled with poverty and the lack of an extended family, the Vetters drew close in response to threats that Social Services would split them up. Through intimate and compelling interviews, the siblings share their inspirational story of an extraordinary family bond and unflinching determination that nothing was going to tear them apart. View more details

Details

Genres : Family Biography Sport Documentary

Release date : Mar 31, 2012

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Production companies : Wagon Wheel Films

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