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SKY BLOSSOM is a raw, inspiring window into 5.4 million children stepping forward as frontline heroes. Caring for family with tough medical conditions, they stay at home doing things often seen only in hospitals. They are cheerleaders, work part time, and go to college — but also live double lives — quietly growing up as America’s next greatest generation.
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Teenaged caregiver Camille Grier helps her grandfather, Rob Grier Sr. out of his wheelchair in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Camille, Rob Jr. and Rob Grier Sr. attend a Penn State football game. Rob Sr. broke the color barrier at the Sugar Bowl when he played for the team.
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Deryn Allen and younger sister Ryann help their father, Chaz, a double amputee out of his wheelchair in McMinnville, Tenn. Nov. 11, 2019.
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Ryann Allen shares a moment with her father, Chaz in McMinnville, Tenn. Nov. 11, 2019.
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Richard Lui caring for his father, Stephen, who suffers from Alzheimer’s in San Francisco, Calif.
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Jenna Ploof refills prescriptions for her dad, Bill at their home in Howell, Mich.
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Bill and Jenna Ploof at home in Howell, Mich. Friday, Nov. 15, 2019. Jenna takes care of her dad, Bill and sister Abbey, 14.
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Rocio Alvarado connects her husband Brian’s feeding tube at their home in Long Beach, Calif. Nov. 6, 2019.
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Rhianna Alvarado (center) embraces her parents, Rocio and Brian in Long Beach, Calif. Nov. 6, 2019.
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Caregiver Kamaile Kapanui shares a moment with her grandfather, Bobby Nawai, in Waimea, Hawaii.
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Director Richard Lui introduces the cast families at the Sky Blossom Kennedy Center first cut event in Nov. 2019.
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