MY FLESH AND BLOOD marks Jonathan Karsh’s debut as a feature documentary director.  He first met the Tom Family during the three years he spent as a host and writer for “Evening Magazine” on KPIX TV; the CBS affiliate station in San Francisco.  While at CBS, Karsh won three consecutive Emmy Awards for his work on the show.  It was the life-changing experience of meeting the Toms that led him to quit his job and pursue making this film full-time.  Previously he has also hosted shows for ABC News, The Discovery Channel and CNET Television.  For four years, Karsh honed his writing and interviewing skills as a national correspondent for the news magazine show “American Journal”.  Most recently Karsh has been commissioned by MTV and AMC to direct segments for their original documentary series.