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Prayers for Bobby

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In this adaptation of a true story, devout Christian Mary Griffith (Sigourney Weaver) fights to "cure" her gay son, Bobby (Ryan Kelley). Although he tries to please his mother, Bobby cannot change his lifestyle, and his depression leads to suicide. Mary questions her faith and searches for comfort, but after the church is unable to help her cope with Bobby's death, she seeks to understand her opinions on homosexuality for herself. Eventually, Mary becomes an advocate for gay rights.
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A devastating true story and terrific performance by Sigourney Weaver give Prayers for Bobby palpable power, although some viewers may find this well-intentioned film too calculating in its efforts to wring tears.

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Russell Mulcahy

Director

Sigourney Weaver

Mary Griffith

Henry Czerny

Robert Griffith

Ryan Kelley

Bobby Griffith

Dan Butler

Reverend Whitsell

Austin Nichols

Ed Griffith

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Synopsis In this adaptation of a true story, devout Christian Mary Griffith (Sigourney Weaver) fights to "cure" her gay son, Bobby (Ryan Kelley). Although he tries to please his mother, Bobby cannot change his lifestyle, and his depression leads to suicide. Mary questions her faith and searches for comfort, but after the church is unable to help her cope with Bobby's death, she seeks to understand her opinions on homosexuality for herself. Eventually, Mary becomes an advocate for gay rights.
Director
Russell Mulcahy
Producer
Damian Ganczewski
Screenwriter
Katie Ford
Production Co
Permut Presentations, Sladek / Taaffe Productions, Once Upon a Time Films
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 21, 2009, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 19, 2017
Runtime
1h 30m
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