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Prayers for Bobby is a televised drama film that premiered on the Lifetime network on January 24, 2009. The film is based on the book of the same name by Leroy F. Aarons, which is itself based on the true story of the life and legacy of Bobby Griffith, a gay young man who killed himself in 1983 due to his mother's homophobia.
Dec 23, 2008 · Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Sigourney Weaver stars in this emotional true story about a 1970s religious suburban housewife and mother who struggles to accept her young son Bobby...
- 2 min
- 908.6K
- The Trevor Project
Jan 24, 2009 · Based on a true story, this 2009 film stars Sigourney Weaver as a Christian mother who rejects her gay son Bobby (Ryan Kelley) and drives him to suicide. The film explores her journey of grief, guilt and acceptance, and features interviews with real-life people who experienced similar tragedies.
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- Biography, Drama, Romance
- Russell Mulcahy
- 2009-01-24
Jun 27, 2020 · Prayers for Bobby, starring Sigourney Weaver, is based on the true story of LGBTQ rights crusader Mary Griffith whose gay son committed suicide after her rej...
- 1 min
- 209.4K
- Lifetime
Based on a true story, Prayers for Bobby is a film about a mother's struggle with her gay son's suicide and her journey to acceptance and activism. Watch the trailer, read the book, listen to the audiobook and learn more about the legacy of Mary Griffith and Leroy Aarons.
As told through Bobby's poignant journal entries and his mother's reminiscences, Prayers for Bobby is at once a moving personal story, a true profile in courage, and a call to arms to parents everywhere.
- Leroy Aarons
Prayers For Bobby. Starring Sigourney Weaver. A profoundly religious wife and mother begins to question her faith after the suicide of her beloved gay son. Based on a true story. 991 IMDb 8.0 1 h 24 min 2009. 16+. Drama · Inspiring · Sad · Touching. Free trial of Lifetime Movie Club.
