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Our Sons

Our Sons

We know what we want to know.

1991 1h 36mDramaTV Movie

When James admits to his mother that he is gay it strains her liberal attitude. A San Diego businesswoman, Audrey believes she is a modern, open-minded mother, but the news sends her reeling. However, the real shock comes when James asks her to travel to Arkansas and inform his lover's estranged mom, Luanne, that her son has AIDS. As Audrey and Luanne learn to put aside their prejudice toward each other, they soon discover how to share their thoughts, hopes and fears for their sons.

2.7/5

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When James admits to his mother that he is gay it strains her liberal attitude. A San Diego businesswoman, Audrey believes she is a modern, open-minded mother, but the news sends her reeling. However, the real shock comes when James asks her to travel to Arkansas and inform his lover's estranged mom, Luanne, that her son has AIDS. As Audrey and Luanne learn to put aside their prejudice toward each other, they soon discover how to share their thoughts, hopes and fears for their sons.

The vibe

aidsguiltgay theme

Behind it

John ErmanJohn ErmanDirectorWilliam HanleyWriterJohn MorrisJohn MorrisComposerTony ImiTony ImiCinematography

Cast

Ann-MargretAnn-MargretLuanne Barnes
Julie AndrewsJulie AndrewsAudrey Grant
Hugh GrantHugh GrantJames
Željko IvanekŽeljko IvanekDonald Barnes
Tony RobertsTony RobertsHarry
Hal EnglandCharley
Loyda RamosLoyda RamosPatient's Wife
Annabelle WeenickAnnabelle WeenickNurse
Lisa Blake RichardsLisa Blake RichardsFemale Bar Patron
Essex SmithTrailer Park Manager
Frank WhitemanGeorge
Elizabeth AustinSally
George S. WhitemanMale Bar Patron

Director

John Erman

Writer

William Hanley

Release date

19 May 1991

Runtime

1h 36m

Studio

Robert Greenwald Productions

Language

English, French

Country

United States of America

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