Prayers for Bobby (2009)
She loves everything about her son...except who he is.
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.
Director: Russell Mulcahy
Genre: Drama, History, TV Movie
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: January 24, 2009
Cast
- Sigourney Weaver - Mary Griffith
- Henry Czerny - Robert Griffith
- Ryan Kelley - Bobby Griffith
- Austin Nichols - Ed Griffith
- Carly Schroeder - Joy Griffith
- Scott Bailey - David
- Rebecca Louise Miller - Jeanette
- Shannon Eagen - Nancy Griffith
- Susan Ruttan - Betty Lambert
- Dan Butler - Reverend Whitsell
Screenplay
- Katie Ford (Teleplay)
- Leroy Aarons (Book)
Music: Christopher Ward
Cinematography: Thom Best
Editing: Victor Du Bois
Production: Once Upon a Time Films, Sladek Taaffe Productions, Permut Presentations
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Religious Persecution and Search for Tolerance, Religious Divide and Conflict of Faith, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain
Keywords
coming out, suicide, based on novel or book, parent child relationship, homophobia, christianity, intolerance, based on true story, grief, male homosexuality, religion, tragic event, lgbt, death of son, teen suicide
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Prayers for Bobby about?
- 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.
- Who directed Prayers for Bobby?
- Prayers for Bobby was directed by Russell Mulcahy.
- Who stars in Prayers for Bobby?
- Prayers for Bobby stars Sigourney Weaver, Henry Czerny, Ryan Kelley, Austin Nichols, Carly Schroeder, Scott Bailey.
- How long is Prayers for Bobby?
- Prayers for Bobby has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is Prayers for Bobby?
- Prayers for Bobby is a Drama, History, TV Movie film.
- Where was Prayers for Bobby produced?
- Prayers for Bobby was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Prayers for Bobby?
- The themes of Prayers for Bobby include: Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Religious Persecution and Search for Tolerance, Religious Divide and Conflict of Faith, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain.