Dad's in Heaven With Nixon (2010)
Dad's in Heaven with Nixon is a 2010 documentary film produced, directed and written by Tom Murray. It concerns the history of the Murray family and especially of Tom's brother Chris Murray, a man with autism whose paintings of cityscapes, first promoted by family friend Gloria Vanderbilt, have garnered widespread praise. The title refers to Chris' belief that his late father, who loathed Richard Nixon, is now friends in heaven with the former president. Ranging over three generations of Murrays, whose patriarchs struggled with alcoholism and bipolar disorder, the film treats of subjects ranging from father-son relationships to the Great Depression, from the effects of divorce on families to the cushy lifestyle of the residents of Southhampton, New York.
Cast
- Janice Murray - Herself
- Tom Murray - Himself / Narrator
- Christopher Murray - Himself
- David Murray - Himself
- Helen Murray - Herself
- Connie Murray - Herself
Screenplay
Keywords
autism, heaven, richard nixon, new haven, connecticut
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dad's in Heaven With Nixon about?
- Dad's in Heaven with Nixon is a 2010 documentary film produced, directed and written by Tom Murray. It concerns the history of the Murray family and especially of Tom's brother Chris Murray, a man with autism whose paintings of cityscapes, first promoted by family friend Gloria Vanderbilt, have garnered widespread praise. The title refers to Chris' belief that his late father, who loathed Richard Nixon, is now friends in heaven with the former president. Ranging over three generations of Murrays, whose patriarchs struggled with alcoholism and bipolar disorder, the film treats of subjects ranging from father-son relationships to the Great Depression, from the effects of divorce on families to the cushy lifestyle of the residents of Southhampton, New York.
- Who directed Dad's in Heaven With Nixon?
- Dad's in Heaven With Nixon was directed by Tom Murray.
- Who stars in Dad's in Heaven With Nixon?
- Dad's in Heaven With Nixon stars Janice Murray, Tom Murray, Christopher Murray, David Murray, Helen Murray, Connie Murray.
- What genre is Dad's in Heaven With Nixon?
- Dad's in Heaven With Nixon is a Documentary film.
- Where was Dad's in Heaven With Nixon produced?
- Dad's in Heaven With Nixon was produced in United States of America.