Prayers for Bobby (2009)
PG 1h 29m 6.8/10 IMDb
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
Cast: Sigourney Weaver, Henry Czerny, Ryan Kelley, Austin Nichols, Carly Schroeder
Content Warnings
Identity & Discrimination
Homophobia / transphobia (depicted) Religious persecution
Mental Health & Emotional
Death of a child (referenced)Grief / bereavement (major focus) Suicide (discussed or ideation)
Other
Gaslighting / emotional manipulation
Violence & Physical Harm
Self-harm / suicide (depicted)
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