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      Dear Jesse

      Released Oct 10, 1998 1h 20m Documentary List
      86% 7 Reviews Tomatometer Filmmaker Tim Kirkman examines Sen. Jesse Helms' views on homosexuality and his impact on North Carolinians. Read More Read Less

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      Audience Member A simple and moving documentary, it has a straightforward approach that is appealing. It's and honest and very personal film. Well done. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Paul Tatara CNN.com Kirkman's big accomplishment is that he makes your blood boil even while the heat is turned on low. Feb 16, 2018 Full Review Daniel M. Kimmel Variety What [director] Kirkman succeeds in doing is proving that [Jesse] Helms and his bigotry should not personify North Carolina. Apr 27, 2005 Full Review Marjorie Baumgarten Austin Chronicle Rated: 2/5 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com A memorable documentary. Rated: 4/5 Mar 1, 2009 Full Review David Noh Film Journal International A straightforward, nicely diverse likeness of the country and its people that is highly informative and, at times, extraordinarily moving. Jan 10, 2007 Full Review Ken Hanke Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) Thoughtful, personal examination of the dichotomy of North Carolina as a bizarre mix of the tolerant and the intolerant, the progressive and the reactionary. Rated: 4/5 Dec 28, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

      Movie Info

      Synopsis Filmmaker Tim Kirkman examines Sen. Jesse Helms' views on homosexuality and his impact on North Carolinians.
      Director
      Tim Kirkman
      Producer
      Gill Holland
      Screenwriter
      Tim Kirkman
      Production Co
      North Carolina Film Foundation
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Oct 10, 1998, Original
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Apr 14, 2018
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $16.9K
      Runtime
      1h 20m
      Aspect Ratio
      16mm
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