Prayers for Bobby

(USA, 2009, 89 mins)

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SCR: Katie Ford (teleplay), Leory Aarons (book)

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" ... a tormented, tear-stained journey for which three hankies won't be nearly enough ... Weaver (is) a leading lady whose prayers for a part worthy of her talents have been forcefully answered."  - Variety

" Sigourney Weaver unleashes a raw, Emmy-worthy performance." - Entertainment Weekly

Prayers for Bobby is the story of Mary Griffith (Sigourney Weaver), a devout Christian who has raised her children with a conservative religious perspective. When her younger son, Bobby (Ryan Kelley), reveals to his older brother that he is gay, the entire family dynamic is irrevocably shifted. While Bobby's father (Henry Czerny) and siblings slowly come to terms with his homosexuality, Mary turns to her steadfast beliefs in an attempt to cure her son. Alienated and quickly becoming more detached from the safety of his close knit family, Bobby's depression drives him to suicide. Now, faced with the devastating tragedy of losing a child, Mary begins to question her faith and, through a painfully emotional journey, ultimately draws strength and support from the gay community.  Produced by Once Upon A Time Films in association with Permut Presentations and Sladek Taaffe Productions for Lifetime Television, Prayers for Bobby is based on a true story and the groundbreaking book by Leroy Aarons.

Panelists will include executive producers Daniel Sladek, David Permut and Chris Taaffe, screenwriter Katie Ford, Ryan Kelley ('Bobby'), Scott Bailey ('David') and PFLAG National Executive Director Jody Huckaby.

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