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I Know My First Name Is Steven

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"Based on a TRUE STORY of a kidnapped boy who returned 7 years later"

Release

22 May 1989

Country

United States

Language

English

Production

NBC

Overview

In 1973, 7-year-old Steven Stayner is kidnapped by pedophile Kenneth Parnell. Under the belief that Parnell has been given legal custody of him, and that his family has moved away, he stays with Parnell for seven years, enduring repetitive sexual abuse the entire time. Finally, in 1980, when Parnell kidnaps another young boy, Steven finds a way for them both to escape and return home.

Plot

This movie tells the harrowing true account of Steven Stayner, who was kidnapped by perverted pseudo-priest Kenneth Parnell and his lackey during the 1970s. As Steven gets older, he realizes that he needs to escape and go back home.

Cast

Cindy PickettJohn AshtonCorin Nemec

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 7.7/10

Miniseries

The harrowing true account of Steven Stayner, who was kidnapped by pedophile Kenneth Parnell and his lackey in 1973. In 1980, when Steven was 14, Parnell kidnapped another young boy and Steven found a way for the two of them to escape and go back to their families.

Air Date:23 May 1989
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Part 1

7-year old Steven Stayner is kidnapped a few days before Christmas by Kenneth Parnell. Under the belief that Parnell has been given legal custody of him, and that his family has moved away.

Runtime:1h 30m
Air Date:23 May 1989Available

Episodes of Miniseries

2 episodes

EP 1
EP 2
S1 E1