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Prayers for Bobby is a televised docudrama that premiered on the Lifetime network on January 24, 2009. It is based on the critically acclaimed book, Prayers for Bobby: A Mother's Coming to Terms with the Suicide of Her Gay Son, by Leroy F. Aarons, which is itself based on the true story of the life and legacy of Bobby Griffith, a young gay man who killed himself in 1983 due to his mother's homophobia. Ryan Kelley stars as Bobby Griffith and Sigourney Weaver portrays Mary, his mother.
Original Release
01/21/2009
US Release
01/21/2009
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Sigourney Weaver | Mary Griffith |
| Henry Czerny | Robert Griffith |
| Ryan Kelley | Bobby Griffith |
| Austin Nichols | Ed Griffith |
| Carly Schroeder | Joy Griffith |
| Shannon Eagen | Nancy Griffith |
| Scott Bailey | David |
| Rebecca Louise Miller | Jeanette |
| Lee Garlington | Psychologist |
| Madge Levinson | Ophelia |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Sigourney Weaver | Mary Griffith |
| Henry Czerny | Robert Griffith |
| Ryan Kelley | Bobby Griffith |
| Austin Nichols | Ed Griffith |
| Carly Schroeder | Joy Griffith |
| Shannon Eagen | Nancy Griffith |
| Scott Bailey | David |
| Rebecca Louise Miller | Jeanette |
| Lee Garlington | Psychologist |
| Madge Levinson | Ophelia |
| Marshall McClean | Reverend Owens |
| Susan Ruttan | Betty Lambert |
| Dan Butler | Reverend Whitsell |
| Anna Badalamenti | Michelle |
| Ele Bardha | Doug |
| Linda Boston | Marge |
| Marty Bufalini | Councilman |
| Hadas Corey | Cheryl |
| Sonja Crosby | Celeste |
| Bryan Fox | Greg |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Stanley M. Brooks | Executive Producer |
| David Permut | Executive Producer |
| Daniel Sladek | Executive Producer |
| Chris Taaffe | Executive Producer |
| Leroy Aarons | Producer |
| Christopher J. Danton | Producer |
| Damian Ganczewski | Producer |
| Mary Griffith | Producer |
| Steve Longi | Producer |
| Silvio Muraglia | Producer |
| David Steinberg | Producer |
Editors
Clips
Prayers For Bobby: Don't Be Afraid
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2010 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 2009 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie | Nominated |
| 2009 | Emmy | Outstanding Made for Television Movie | Nominated |
