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Prayers for Bobby (2009)

PG · 2009-01-24 · 1h 30m · EN
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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.

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Russell MulcahyDirector

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Ryan KelleyRyan KelleyBobby GriffithSigourney WeaverSigourney WeaverMary GriffithHenry CzernyHenry CzernyRobert GriffithDan ButlerDan ButlerReverend WhitsellAustin NicholsAustin NicholsEd GriffithCarly SchroederCarly SchroederJoy GriffithShannon EagenShannon EagenNancy GriffithScott BaileyScott BaileyDavidRebecca Louise MillerRebecca Louise MillerJeanetteSusan RuttanSusan RuttanBetty Lambert

Keywords

Based on novel or bookBased on a true storyGriefComing outLgbtSuicideParent child relationshipReligionMale homosexualityGayChristianityHomophobiaDeath of sonIntoleranceGay themeLgbt activistGay teenTragic eventTeen suicideReligious intoleranceDeath of a loved oneBased on true story

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Genre affinityDrama · Tv Movie · HistoryTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · Based On A True Story · GriefDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityGriefDirector preference148818

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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.

How long is Prayers for Bobby?

Prayers for Bobby has a runtime of 90 minutes.

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