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Prayers for Bobby

Prayers for Bobby

She loves everything about her son...except who he is.

#2of 2009
2009 1h 29mDramaHistoryTV Movie

Bobby Griffith was his mother's favorite son, the perfect all-American boy growing up under deeply religious influences in Walnut Creek, California. Bobby was also gay. Struggling with a conflict no one knew of, much less understood, Bobby finally came out to his family.

4.0/5

TMDB score· 640 votes

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Synopsis

Bobby Griffith was his mother's favorite son, the perfect all-American boy growing up under deeply religious influences in Walnut Creek, California. Bobby was also gay. Struggling with a conflict no one knew of, much less understood, Bobby finally came out to his family.

The vibe

coming outsuicidegriefmale homosexualitytragic eventlgbtdeath of sonteen suicidelgbt activisthard

Behind it

Russell MulcahyRussell MulcahyDirectorChristopher WardComposerThom BestCinematography

Cast

Sigourney WeaverSigourney WeaverMary Griffith
Henry CzernyHenry CzernyRobert Griffith
Ryan KelleyRyan KelleyBobby Griffith
Austin NicholsAustin NicholsEd Griffith
Carly SchroederCarly SchroederJoy Griffith
Scott BaileyScott BaileyDavid
Rebecca Louise MillerRebecca Louise MillerJeanette
Shannon EagenShannon EagenNancy Griffith
Susan RuttanSusan RuttanBetty Lambert
Dan ButlerDan ButlerReverend Whitsell
Lee GarlingtonLee GarlingtonPsychologist
Madge LevinsonOphelia
Marshall McCleanReverend Owens
Anna BadalamentiMichelle
Ele BardhaEle BardhaDoug
Linda BostonLinda BostonMarge
Marty BufaliniMarty BufaliniCouncilman
Sonja CrosbySonja CrosbyCeleste

Director

Russell Mulcahy

Release date

24 Jan 2009

Runtime

1h 29m

Studio

Once Upon a Time Films, Sladek Taaffe Productions, Permut Presentations

Language

English

Country

United States of America

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