I'm crying my eyes out. I have loved this movie for years. It's so beautiful. Please, don't your lives. Anyone out there. I remember when I was so close to suicide. Thank god my best friend texted me at that moment or I'd be gone. Surround yourself with people who love you. Please don't' give up hope. It gets better I promise you. I'm so much happier now. Everything gets better. I promise. I promise you :).
-joint- of God but it's about what we do the most important thing is we doing something for the best,greatest,truest truth & full of true devotion for God in order to God doing his most beautiful plan for all of us
I believe that every person is created by God for doing his beautiful plan such to gay people & everyone in order to every person doing that beautiful plan for God ie in order to live side by side & full of love cz love no matter what it's shape in God eyes is good,beautiful & true cz all that difference in a good way makes all of us beautiful,good & true with fill in each other,appease that beautiful God plan cz it's not our status that determine we're right or wrong in front -to be continued-
I believe God has a plan for every person born and it is instilled in the child's genes at conception. God doesn't make mistakes. Men make mistakes. God loves diversity as witnessed by the different colors of our skin and eyes and hair. God loves gays just as he loves straight. Love is what binds humans together. It doesn't matter whether it is between a man and a woman or two men. Love is good no matter where it exists and no matter how it exists it does not separate us from God.
In my 20 years of existence, this is the first time I have ever cried so hard that I'm literally sobbing like a child. This movie is an unquestionably a heartbreaking story that will open your heart with understanding and fill your ignorance with the right wisdom . This should be a lesson to everybody! before you speak always think ahead what could be the outcome of the result because your regret and apology won't certainly bring back what already had been lost.
i hope that oneday we all people(gay people,etc)can live together in one peace,one properous,one harmonise & one all of the good things & erase all the bad things such a unacceptable,etc so we can live in the beautiful world together & live in the truest truth as well cz all of that is from GOD may GOD bless u all in everything
Fuck, I started crying at around part 3 and haven't been able to stop. My eyes keep stinging from all the tears. I knew, I KNEW that this movie was going to make me cry but christ, this was a lot more heartbreaking than I imagined. Every parent needs to watch this movie regardless of whether or not he or she has a LGBTQQIA child because this is IMPORTANT. EVERYONE needs to learn tolerance, acceptance and love.
@missvintagevanity I cry every time at that scene. I think of how many gay teens need a good hug from a mother every once in a while! How many hugs would save their lives
You must have said this in response to some of the photos of Bobby circulating! Though Bobby did indeed possess a soft gentle voice, as his old lover/boyfriend I can personally assure you that his body was in fact "Pumped", with an awesomely "Ripped" upper build! I was just over 17 when we began dating, and was in awe myself! I couldn't believe at times he was mine!
The really sad part of being gay is that nearly all gays have straight parents that really don't understand what being gay is really like or what it means. I believe God has a plan for every person born and it is instilled in the child's genes at conception. God doesn't make mistakes. Men make mistakes. God loves diversity as witnessed by the different colors of our skin and eyes and hair. God loves gays just as he loves straight.
A boy came out in a speech in front of the class, I envy him so much, I am president of my schools GSA and am open about being gay but he has so much courage.
Tears tears I don't have the courage to say to my parents that am gay .. I can't face this reality which I did not choose but now am sure if they really love me they would accept me as I am because it is like me being white or y being black .. we did not choose how to be or where to be born ..
I don't know any more what's right or wroing or what is or is not against God. All I do know is that gay people can't control or change what they are. Telling them that it's a sin and directing them towards God will only enable them to suppress their homosexuality, but it'll never but it'll never eliminate it.
i have a friend whos gay and i was the first person he told then he told he brothers. and then it was his parents and he said tht he was gay and tht if they dont accppect him gfor who ihe is he said tht they will lose him forever. and were still friends and evrytime he would ask if i would be is friend forever even though he was gay and i told. tht he would never lose me as a friend
The overwhelming love and positivity in the comments on this page; and the beauty and poignancy of the final part of this film really gives me faith - real Faith - in the beauty of humanity.
We're at that tipping point now, where being Gay is not a sin, and I for one can't wait for the time when children cannot believe there was ever a time when gay people were NOT accepted.
Oh my gosh. I used to think Taken or James Bond or Iron Man was good. I just now realized how wrong I was. This IS the greatest movie ever. I think God had plans for this to happen just so Bobby could change more lives then he ever knew he could. I think this was to help is mother and so many other mothers out there. I think this was to help everyone who is facing the same problems Bobby did. THIS IS THE BEST MOVIE EVER.
Gosh, that last part where she hugs that boy (thinking of Bobby) just made me sobb for hours! No joke! This movie is just so incredibly inspirational!
honestly ive never cried so much i felt so much pain for bobby how he must have felt must have been terrible. some gays are just like anyother person. im not gay but i had a gay cousin that died of aids his name was alex/pam and everyone inmy family loved him for who he was and didnt judge him on dressing like a girl hell most of my aunt got tips from him haha...but still im sure he probably had trouble too i just wish bobby had had the same support they deserve it!
How may Bobby Griffiths' old lover/boyfriend "Blaine" help you to learn to love yourself? I can tell you right now that G-D loves you without question! I do appreciate amigo that you were born into a "Macho" culture, but I can also likely find you many others from "Latino/Hispanic" backgrounds who will support you, and help calm that nagging guilt! I'm here for you "Guapo", come talk to me I'll "Friend" you so we can begin!
"Amico Mio" while I adore your expression of empathy for Mary Griffith, Bobbys old lover/boyfriend "Blaine" here would just like to assure you that Mary did in fact go on to become a fierce advocate for the safety and wellbeing of all young people gay or straight! I hope some day you might be able to show your family the "Authentic" you! I saw Mary and the rest of the "Griffith Clan" last month, for the first time since the mid 1990s! This all happened almost 30 years ago!
I cannot believe how bad I'm pouring my eyes out. I'm sorry Bobby. I promise you.......I PROMISE......that I will grow up to be the most powerful gay man to change the lives of LGBT youth. I have never poured my eyes out....ever. I know exactly what to do now.
Viktor "Bello" bless you "Caro Ragazzo Bello" (Dear Sweet Boy) ! Bobby Griffiths' old lover/boyfriend "Blaine" here, is right across the "Bay Bridge" from you and wants to give you a big "Bear Hug" for this sweet promise! That Bobby and Mary Griffiths' story both inspires and fills you with such conviction, brings me great joy! I saw Mary Griffith last month and we spoke at length of wonderfully brave and committed young folks just like you "Bello"!
i would like to know the title of the song.. in the last scene of the movie.. hmm i am not familiar with the song. but its very beautiful.. and you can feel every words in it.. i must say that the movie is very fantastic.. !!
Lesson is that.. we could never really know the importance of one thing/person until it has taken against us ..
i think the lessence of being a homosexual is to love and be loved, to give and to be prosperous, to respect and be respected.
@akire0288 Hi, the title song from Prayers for Bobby is by Marty Haugen, "I Need You To Listen." It is a beautiful and fitting song. What a great movie, so powerful.
You're worth much more than "Something" babe! And Bobby Griffiths' old lover/boyfriend "Blaine" here is gladdened as well as relieved that you don't want to "Give Up"! You're spectacular "Bello" and I'm certain that your parents will come around someday soon and remember this! In the meantime "Babe" there is an entire new world of queer (LGBTQ) folks and their numerous straight friends and supporters, who will surround and keep you safe!
This movie hits home with me. I had been raised in an environment of homophobia, to the point where I was one myself. My whole world was turned upside down when I found out I was gay. It took me a year to come to terms with myself. When I finally opened my eyes, I saw that they had tried to brainwash me into Believing what they want, but I've gotten a different view on life which has given me hope and happiness. I cry because I can still see myself in Bobby's position. But I don't want to give
Also, it's a false dichotomy to say something like, "Well either I'm born this way or I chose it!" Of course people don't choose it, but that doesn't mean it's totally genetic either. Since when are any of our human desires/behaviors purely genetic? Nature plus nurture!
But hey, just because I'm taking exception to things in this movie doesn't mean I'm "homophobic" or something. God loves ALL His children, more than we can comprehend, more than any other person could. You're beautiful! :)
I have same-sex attractions, and I am Catholic, so these types of presentations of the issue are disappointing to me. The Catholic Church neither says, "all gays are going to Hell" nor "same-sex genital activity is fine!" It is not our job to evaluate people's souls, since only God knows their hearts, but that doesn't mean it's impossible to identify actions that are not good for people! If you're interested in learning more, look up "Courage Apostolate," a Catholic ministry for ppl like us:)
and cried over the scene when mary hugged a "bobby-like" teen watching the parade. i know it's a long journey, but i know - i hope, that one day, people would realize how hard is it to be gay.
@ossiel8@creativenaz Don't feel awful. You're lovely. The only thing to feel guilty about is living in a world where humans bigot other humans. We're all the same type of beings in the end. What's most important is loving yourself. Take care :)
That you posted this beautiful and affirming response to two individuals immediately caught the attention of Bobby Griffiths' old lover/boyfriend "Blaine" here! Bravo!!! Here's yet another great person in whom I can take much pride!
The problem really is promiscuity, and not homosexuality - and promiscuity can occur in a homosexual or heterosexual lifestyles. Its really unfortunate that here in America, we have accepted promiscuity in heterosexual relationships, but when the same occurs in homosexual relationships, we tend to cringe about it. It may be worthwhile studying trends in places like India, China where themphasis is always on love, mutual respect and friendship rather than sexual needs and desires.
---they are condemning and persecuting gays and still say that they will burn in hell,in that case i think this is already heaven. What killed Bobby G and will kill us is Ignorance, Self Righteousness, and lack of love. I love God above all-- and i do believe that God is not a God of wrath nor punishment- but a God of Love, Compassion and Understanding... and we are made in His own image and likeness, i can say that God made me beautifully perfect and i should live my life happy and GAY!
I Love God above all- I thought this story is far better than orgasmic scenes, however it touched the very origin of homosexuals, that gays are human beings as well. In this regard, we should be treated with the same love, respect, and understanding. I humbly say that i know that it is a sin. Moreover, I firmly believe that condemning gays like outcasts,initiating them to lure on girls,and just the thought of doing so is just equivalent.
I am 23 years old and i am a lesbian I never told anybody of my family and it upset me a lot somethimes. I hope that i will get the courage to tell them one day.
This film is so great! at the end i cried so much because it really touched me
god, I watched this movie and cried like a baby. man it was so sad, but also a very good movie. I can see where bobby is coming from. it must have been so hard for your family to tell you all the time that there's something wrong with you and that you need to be 'cured'. great movie. gives an excellent point of view of a young adult struggling in a society that doesn't approve. for all the gay people out there i gotta say that I love you all! and to keep being your awesome selves! <3
Oh my god i love this movie this is the first movie that made me cry..i really really love this movie ever..i can relate my self to bobby's situation..but instead of becoming weak for the situation i became strong and to live my life where i choose on....bobby and mary i owe you both thanks....
Love your children also. This must be constant and unconditional no matter what. Accept the possibility that your child may be gay, rather than assuming that your child will have opposite-sex attraction or even have children.Trust me, it is far worse for the gay teenager and adult to live with being gay than it is for the family members -- Yes, even though there will be life adjustments and sometimes faith questioning for the families after hearing their child is gay.
I went through years of therapy for something that wound up being for nothing. I had to go through years of counseling due to my family's negligence in raising me to believe in a God that gives gay people a nasty afterlife upon death. In a sense though, this belief did keep me alive as sick as that sounds. In short, I was afraid to live and I was afraid to die, all due to not accepting myself for being gay. So, again, I hope more people realize how harmful a lack of acceptance may become.
I was a fool for assuming that I could have kept being gay a secret from family members for the rest of my life. Even though some of them were the last people on Earth that I would have wanted them to know about this, they were the first to tell me that they still love me and that it is ok and will be ok. It may give some parents comfort to know that many gay people were scared to death when they were children, teenagers, and young adults -- not least of which scared of God.
I then asked why they could not tell me at 18 "Guess what? We know you are gay and we still love you." Or something like that... You know? They told me that they would have preferred that I would be the first to mention that to them. Now, I had this conversation with them while in my mid-thirties -- A conservation that should have happened years ago. It would have saved me much grief. It was a survival mechanism for me at the time, even though I feel bad for ummm...not being myself to them.
do not understand is that the gay child does not feel free to be himself in this scenario. He dares not tell his friends or his family due to his quite justified belief that his friends will stop being his friends and that his family will disown him. i was forced to come out when a family member, who I trusted, told my family members. Was I upset? Yes, very upset. I then explained myself over several hours why I did not tell them. They then told me that they knew all along.
what people like Mary Griffith did for and to her son Bobby, she did because she thought that it was the right thing to do. She, and many other parents of gays and lesbians, truly believe that if they tell their kids over and over and over again that they are somehow not right and not natural and not supposed to feel they way they do, then the teenager and adult gays and lesbians will no longer feel same-sex attraction and therefore live a happy life. Unfortunately, what the parents
parents and my family down. I never meant to disappoint them. I never meant to turn out in ways they did not expect. You know what though? I can only say I am sorry so many times. I can only feel ashamed of myself for so long. Finally, I can only believe that my reasons for being alive were ultimately in vain while believing that I do not deserve to be happy or have fun while being alive simply for one personal characteristic for so long. On the other hand, I understand as well that
I am a gay man. Even though I have been with with my man for 51/2 years and married for two of those years, so far I have yet to fully come to terms with it. However, I have noticed that being gay becomes easier to accept the older I become. For that, I am extremely grateful.
I truly empathize with Mary Griffith and what she is going through. I also understand the pain Bobby felt as this is something that I went through for many years. First, the last thing I ever wanted to do was let my
the saddest part is when bobby is sitting the cheering up for his mother , when in reality it was just a dream of hers.. i have tears in my eyes imagining my mom and i.
When I came out to my parents, they were up screaming all night about how it was unnatural. And then the next day my mother came into my room and told me that I was broken... She never realised how much that effects a child and looking at all the comments on this film it seems like I'm not alone and that has given me a piece of mind. There should be more in media about it being okay to be gay and acceptance is all we want when we come out. Acceptance and confirmation of love...
Im gay and im so proud of my self, there ar some parents that think that bn gay is a sickness and thats painful for us.Im hispanic 20 years old and about a week from now i didnt find the way to tell my parents about who really i am..so i old my parents with tears on my eyes, and with my heart wide open ...and they said " We understand you, we love you for who you are and we dont care what the peopple would say about you ,.you r our son no matter what." that was another special day in my life...
There was a solid stream of tears going down my face that started the second Bobby told his brother he was gay. My best friend is going through the exact same thing and I don't know how to help him other then offer support and love. This movie has inspired me :)
I believe bobby is heaven, homosexuality does not mean ur doomed for hell. The truth is if you believe dat christ is ur saviour and confess ur sins to him u will be saved and bobby knew dat.
It is toichy but that doesnt mean that we areadvocating about homosexuality it is just aboit accepting them as they are for the time and make our best to help them not to dicouarage and destroy them . Gradually they will relaize the fact that we were created by god to marry each other . And have children and a normal life.
@killir2006 Are you serious? there is no such thing as advocating or promoting homosexuality. Do people advocate the color of their hair or eyeballs? you think that you understand homosexuality, but truly you don't. Acting like you understand something is far from truly grasping the content that it entails. I really suggest that you stop pretending that you understand the difficulty that coincides with being gay, because to me it seems like you simply pretend to understand it for your religion.
The really sad part of being gay is that nearly all gays have straight parents that really don't understand what being gay is really like or what it means. I believe God has a plan for every person born and it is instilled in the child's genes at conception. God doesn't make mistakes. Men make mistakes. God loves diversity as witnessed by the different colors of our skin and eyes and hair. God loves gays just as he loves straight.
.....(continued).... I hope other teens/gays feel the same way. And I hope this will open the eyes to relatives,etc of lgbt's & allow them to realize that it's not the gay that's the problem, it's their fear and ignorance. And if they would get rid of that, they would find peace.
I live blocks away from the Westboro Baptist Church, I've grown up in a Baptist home, and i'm a gay teenager. I see so much of my mother in this woman. my parents have literally quoted things she said. I've yet to come out to my parents but it's movements like this movie, and supporters of, that will get me through whatever happens.
I'm not gay, but I'm sitting here crying my eyes out. I'm not gonna lie, I've always been grossed out by gays, I thought it was unnatural and wrong, but after hearing about the many LGBT suicides and after hearing that Trevor project guy give his speech, it really opened my eyes. Never again will I discriminate. To any LGBT's out there, you have my support. If I ever have a gay child, I will give nothing but love and support. That's not something I could have said before.
Honestly, this movie was absolutely phenomenal. Im bisexual and I fell out of the closet, I got caught. It wasn't the best experience and happened exactly a year ago. I thought of killing myself but thought of all the things in my life that still awaited me and somehow I thought: it will get better. To all the teenagers who think about ending their lives because of non-acceptance, let me tell you this, you never know unless you try. Try living and becoming successful and perhaps making a change
The fabric of our society is already torn in many places, we're trying to mend it together again, but it will take time. I cried when I watched this movie! the dam just broke. :'( I love this move, it's so true.
I never cry in movies, but this movie moved me to tears multiple times. Particularly, that part at the end where she hugs the guy on the railing that personifies Bobby.
Being gay and from a Christian background, this movie really touched me. I've yet to come out to my parents, but I think they'll need to watch this when I eventually do, because suicide's crossed my mind too. To the person who posted this, you deserve a big hug :)
Every time i watch this movie i cry full fledge .....i cry soi much people would probably think my whole family dead like that how bad i cry wen i watch this movie (knock on wood)
wats the name of the song at de end ?
BrendaCheriGordon 5 days ago
7:05 that's the real Mary Griffith in the blue shirt
loner1878 5 days ago
I am crying now!
being a homosexual is not really a sin.,Thanks thanks thanks!
I am proudly to say that I am totally a homosexual!
6mastArbUckZ 6 days ago
I'm crying my eyes out. I have loved this movie for years. It's so beautiful. Please, don't your lives. Anyone out there. I remember when I was so close to suicide. Thank god my best friend texted me at that moment or I'd be gone. Surround yourself with people who love you. Please don't' give up hope. It gets better I promise you. I'm so much happier now. Everything gets better. I promise. I promise you :).
JacobLasher 1 week ago
what's the name of the ending song?
benjy0511 1 week ago
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iamduke10 2 weeks ago
Such beautiful comments, warm and kind hearts...how such people could be bad!
Marat9043 3 weeks ago
-joint- of God but it's about what we do the most important thing is we doing something for the best,greatest,truest truth & full of true devotion for God in order to God doing his most beautiful plan for all of us
HEROES9019 3 weeks ago
I believe that every person is created by God for doing his beautiful plan such to gay people & everyone in order to every person doing that beautiful plan for God ie in order to live side by side & full of love cz love no matter what it's shape in God eyes is good,beautiful & true cz all that difference in a good way makes all of us beautiful,good & true with fill in each other,appease that beautiful God plan cz it's not our status that determine we're right or wrong in front -to be continued-
HEROES9019 3 weeks ago
I believe God has a plan for every person born and it is instilled in the child's genes at conception. God doesn't make mistakes. Men make mistakes. God loves diversity as witnessed by the different colors of our skin and eyes and hair. God loves gays just as he loves straight. Love is what binds humans together. It doesn't matter whether it is between a man and a woman or two men. Love is good no matter where it exists and no matter how it exists it does not separate us from God.
Labyrinth1959 1 month ago
I cried so much in this movie , why am I watching thiis at 5am ... I love this movie
angelsara100 1 month ago 4
When she hug that boy i start cry.
henrikas97 1 month ago 5
The mother's speech in the court room was the most amazing thing ever. I can't stop crying, it was just perfect.
Accept everyone, nothing is wrong with being gay <3
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In my 20 years of existence, this is the first time I have ever cried so hard that I'm literally sobbing like a child. This movie is an unquestionably a heartbreaking story that will open your heart with understanding and fill your ignorance with the right wisdom . This should be a lesson to everybody! before you speak always think ahead what could be the outcome of the result because your regret and apology won't certainly bring back what already had been lost.
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i hope that oneday we all people(gay people,etc)can live together in one peace,one properous,one harmonise & one all of the good things & erase all the bad things such a unacceptable,etc so we can live in the beautiful world together & live in the truest truth as well cz all of that is from GOD may GOD bless u all in everything
HEROES9019 2 months ago
What song is sung here?
Marat9043 2 months ago
it's sad that people don't listen to you until you're gone.
ML4Lyfe 2 months ago 7
OMG, I LOVE THIS MOVIE!!!!!
spanishdescended 2 months ago
Everytime when i see this 7:15
i begin to cry soooo hard...
Tjure123 2 months ago
OMG ...the water works are happening !!!! With the random hug of the gay teen on the sidelines of the parade.
awwwwwwwwww
Great Film
sydneygayboi 3 months ago
Once again...don't you think the actor who plays "the father" looks like Mitt Romney.
YIKES!!
The Actor that plays "the brother" is HOT HOT HOT
And Miss Weaver is a Brilliant Actress!!!!!!
sydneygayboi 3 months ago
this gave me goosebumps ! XD
lilrickygarcia 3 months ago
"I don't have a problem with God, it's His fan club." = best comment by a youtuber.
violinistx100 3 months ago 2
I cried watching this more than I did in my worst break up.
whyabadi 3 months ago
it remains that he died because of her -.- :((((
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I'm Christian, but I think god loves everyone, including homosexuals, for just the way they are.
So stick it up your ass you brianwashed conservative Christians!
BayAreaOrBust 3 months ago
Fuck, I started crying at around part 3 and haven't been able to stop. My eyes keep stinging from all the tears. I knew, I KNEW that this movie was going to make me cry but christ, this was a lot more heartbreaking than I imagined. Every parent needs to watch this movie regardless of whether or not he or she has a LGBTQQIA child because this is IMPORTANT. EVERYONE needs to learn tolerance, acceptance and love.
HYESUNGSWIFEYY89 4 months ago 2
i love when she hugs the boy who was all alone that was very good scene
missvintagevanity 4 months ago 4
@missvintagevanity I cry every time at that scene. I think of how many gay teens need a good hug from a mother every once in a while! How many hugs would save their lives
Jfad18 3 months ago
why is like every movie i watch about gays sad ?! very good movie though !
missvintagevanity 4 months ago
I am really glad I finally watched this movie. Very sad and very touching.
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@ncPsychosis
Ciao Bello!
You must have said this in response to some of the photos of Bobby circulating! Though Bobby did indeed possess a soft gentle voice, as his old lover/boyfriend I can personally assure you that his body was in fact "Pumped", with an awesomely "Ripped" upper build! I was just over 17 when we began dating, and was in awe myself! I couldn't believe at times he was mine!
Blaine
blainebill39 4 months ago
como se llama la cancion del final esta estupendamente hermosa??
chuy123able 4 months ago
ive never cried this hard for a movie...
bradleyxwoah 4 months ago
lol i wonder who the 2 assholes are that disliked this
twigagawizard 4 months ago
The really sad part of being gay is that nearly all gays have straight parents that really don't understand what being gay is really like or what it means. I believe God has a plan for every person born and it is instilled in the child's genes at conception. God doesn't make mistakes. Men make mistakes. God loves diversity as witnessed by the different colors of our skin and eyes and hair. God loves gays just as he loves straight.
Labyrinth1959 4 months ago
@Labyrinth1959 ty for what you said <3
aquaotter1 3 months ago
wow bobby was really masculine, and he's portrayed as a scrawny kid in the movie.
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blainebill39 4 months ago
It's the 5th time i've watched this and still I find tears in my eyes. T_T
mrapplepyie 4 months ago 2
I"m Christian and I'm for LGBT rights!
BayAreaOrBust 5 months ago 2
@BayAreaOrBust lol god does't exist you silly goose
ncPsychosis 3 months ago
I was confused, but now im not.. im happy :)
iankit 5 months ago
I was confused, but now im not.. im happy :)
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iankit 5 months ago
A boy came out in a speech in front of the class, I envy him so much, I am president of my schools GSA and am open about being gay but he has so much courage.
jazzballetdancer 5 months ago
@jazzballetdancer or no sense of reality.
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Ha Ha the "fabric of our society"
selffless1 5 months ago
Ha Ha the "fabric of our society"
selffless1 5 months ago
Ha Ha the "fabric of our society"
selffless1 5 months ago
This movie made me cry. :-( Hope i'll find Mr. Right guy for my life.
brokenbenz1 5 months ago
Tears tears I don't have the courage to say to my parents that am gay .. I can't face this reality which I did not choose but now am sure if they really love me they would accept me as I am because it is like me being white or y being black .. we did not choose how to be or where to be born ..
alwafae 5 months ago
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@alwafae it will soon come to pass.
brokenbenz1 5 months ago
The ending was beautiful <3 it was ALL great
MovingClouds101 5 months ago
I don't know any more what's right or wroing or what is or is not against God. All I do know is that gay people can't control or change what they are. Telling them that it's a sin and directing them towards God will only enable them to suppress their homosexuality, but it'll never but it'll never eliminate it.
stitchesful 5 months ago
I cried so much watching this movie!!
whoisxiao 5 months ago
i have a friend whos gay and i was the first person he told then he told he brothers. and then it was his parents and he said tht he was gay and tht if they dont accppect him gfor who ihe is he said tht they will lose him forever. and were still friends and evrytime he would ask if i would be is friend forever even though he was gay and i told. tht he would never lose me as a friend
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garyallenbeasley2345 5 months ago
7:05 The old lady next to Bobby is the REAL MARRY GRIFFITH!!!! And her family!!!
107109 5 months ago 2
I am cryin so hard right now
yancy1200 5 months ago 38
cant stop crying
kakayl088 6 months ago 47
The overwhelming love and positivity in the comments on this page; and the beauty and poignancy of the final part of this film really gives me faith - real Faith - in the beauty of humanity.
We're at that tipping point now, where being Gay is not a sin, and I for one can't wait for the time when children cannot believe there was ever a time when gay people were NOT accepted.
Bring on the future. Bring on love.
MvyMkr 6 months ago 4
Fuck me. That speech. That was bloody unbelievable!!! Amen.
MvyMkr 6 months ago
@MvyMkr Cool.. I have worked with gay people, and they are some of the kindest and most sensitive people around. They're super cool to work with.
jandi989 5 months ago
it has been a while since the last time i cried when watching a movie. This part made me cry !!!
loveyouA2 6 months ago
o my gosh.. if only u guys would see how i was applauding in the middle of my room in the living room with my family staring at me...:'D
iamcool85 6 months ago
Oh my gosh. I used to think Taken or James Bond or Iron Man was good. I just now realized how wrong I was. This IS the greatest movie ever. I think God had plans for this to happen just so Bobby could change more lives then he ever knew he could. I think this was to help is mother and so many other mothers out there. I think this was to help everyone who is facing the same problems Bobby did. THIS IS THE BEST MOVIE EVER.
clanofshadows 6 months ago
Gosh, that last part where she hugs that boy (thinking of Bobby) just made me sobb for hours! No joke! This movie is just so incredibly inspirational!
TiinaBalleriiina 6 months ago 4
This made me cry so hard.
hannabanana247 6 months ago
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I've never cried during a movie as much as I cried during this one. What a beautiful and inspiring film!
spogee 6 months ago
honestly ive never cried so much i felt so much pain for bobby how he must have felt must have been terrible. some gays are just like anyother person. im not gay but i had a gay cousin that died of aids his name was alex/pam and everyone inmy family loved him for who he was and didnt judge him on dressing like a girl hell most of my aunt got tips from him haha...but still im sure he probably had trouble too i just wish bobby had had the same support they deserve it!
cupcakeassasination 6 months ago 2
@ossiel8
Hola Guapo!
Ossiel Mi Amigo "Guatemalteco"!
How may Bobby Griffiths' old lover/boyfriend "Blaine" help you to learn to love yourself? I can tell you right now that G-D loves you without question! I do appreciate amigo that you were born into a "Macho" culture, but I can also likely find you many others from "Latino/Hispanic" backgrounds who will support you, and help calm that nagging guilt! I'm here for you "Guapo", come talk to me I'll "Friend" you so we can begin!
blainebill39 6 months ago
@j4unumber1
Ciao !
"Amico Mio" while I adore your expression of empathy for Mary Griffith, Bobbys old lover/boyfriend "Blaine" here would just like to assure you that Mary did in fact go on to become a fierce advocate for the safety and wellbeing of all young people gay or straight! I hope some day you might be able to show your family the "Authentic" you! I saw Mary and the rest of the "Griffith Clan" last month, for the first time since the mid 1990s! This all happened almost 30 years ago!
blainebill39 6 months ago
That was the saddest/happiest/funniest (bc she hugged a total stranger) ending ever. I love this movie! I've never cried this much before
iluvladygaga4evr 6 months ago
I cannot believe how bad I'm pouring my eyes out. I'm sorry Bobby. I promise you.......I PROMISE......that I will grow up to be the most powerful gay man to change the lives of LGBT youth. I have never poured my eyes out....ever. I know exactly what to do now.
I love you Bobby.
ItsViktor 6 months ago
@ItsViktor
Ciao Bello!
Viktor "Bello" bless you "Caro Ragazzo Bello" (Dear Sweet Boy) ! Bobby Griffiths' old lover/boyfriend "Blaine" here, is right across the "Bay Bridge" from you and wants to give you a big "Bear Hug" for this sweet promise! That Bobby and Mary Griffiths' story both inspires and fills you with such conviction, brings me great joy! I saw Mary Griffith last month and we spoke at length of wonderfully brave and committed young folks just like you "Bello"!
Blaine
blainebill39 6 months ago
PROUD member of LGBT Community
TheAnnoyingThing1915 6 months ago
@TheAnnoyingThing1915
Ciao Bella!
Adriana Bellezza! Bobby Griffiths' old lover/boyfriend "Blaine" here is enormously proud of you "Bella" that you declare as much! You Rock "Bella"!
Con L'Amore e Molti Baci! (With Love And Many Kisses)
Blaine
blainebill39 6 months ago
i would like to know the title of the song.. in the last scene of the movie.. hmm i am not familiar with the song. but its very beautiful.. and you can feel every words in it.. i must say that the movie is very fantastic.. !!
Lesson is that.. we could never really know the importance of one thing/person until it has taken against us ..
i think the lessence of being a homosexual is to love and be loved, to give and to be prosperous, to respect and be respected.
akire0288 6 months ago
@akire0288 Hi, the title song from Prayers for Bobby is by Marty Haugen, "I Need You To Listen." It is a beautiful and fitting song. What a great movie, so powerful.
seasidecharles 6 months ago
the thing is that parents dont understand that we are already going throu a war with are selfs we dont need one with them too
Proanaalltheway 7 months ago
But I don't want to give up. I want to show that I am worth something. And someday, maybe my parents will love and accept me.
toonytown2 7 months ago
@toonytown2
dont give up, dont loose hope, always remember love is something beautiful ..
and love begets love, if they dont accept you today.. they will certainly in the future..
just be yourself .. be different in your own way ..
and remember.. family are the people who will accept you.. no matter what. and despite the difference.
they just need TIME
akire0288 6 months ago
@toonytown2
Ciao Bello!
Ben "Ragazzo Dolce" (Sweet Boy)!
You're worth much more than "Something" babe! And Bobby Griffiths' old lover/boyfriend "Blaine" here is gladdened as well as relieved that you don't want to "Give Up"! You're spectacular "Bello" and I'm certain that your parents will come around someday soon and remember this! In the meantime "Babe" there is an entire new world of queer (LGBTQ) folks and their numerous straight friends and supporters, who will surround and keep you safe!
blainebill39 6 months ago
This movie hits home with me. I had been raised in an environment of homophobia, to the point where I was one myself. My whole world was turned upside down when I found out I was gay. It took me a year to come to terms with myself. When I finally opened my eyes, I saw that they had tried to brainwash me into Believing what they want, but I've gotten a different view on life which has given me hope and happiness. I cry because I can still see myself in Bobby's position. But I don't want to give
toonytown2 7 months ago
Also, it's a false dichotomy to say something like, "Well either I'm born this way or I chose it!" Of course people don't choose it, but that doesn't mean it's totally genetic either. Since when are any of our human desires/behaviors purely genetic? Nature plus nurture!
But hey, just because I'm taking exception to things in this movie doesn't mean I'm "homophobic" or something. God loves ALL His children, more than we can comprehend, more than any other person could. You're beautiful! :)
per4mer530 7 months ago
I have same-sex attractions, and I am Catholic, so these types of presentations of the issue are disappointing to me. The Catholic Church neither says, "all gays are going to Hell" nor "same-sex genital activity is fine!" It is not our job to evaluate people's souls, since only God knows their hearts, but that doesn't mean it's impossible to identify actions that are not good for people! If you're interested in learning more, look up "Courage Apostolate," a Catholic ministry for ppl like us:)
per4mer530 7 months ago
i would choose pills so...
pienene1978 7 months ago
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per4mer530 7 months ago
and cried over the scene when mary hugged a "bobby-like" teen watching the parade. i know it's a long journey, but i know - i hope, that one day, people would realize how hard is it to be gay.
dyomzkie 7 months ago
@dyomzkie :me,too
uyenst 7 months ago
@ossiel8 @creativenaz Don't feel awful. You're lovely. The only thing to feel guilty about is living in a world where humans bigot other humans. We're all the same type of beings in the end. What's most important is loving yourself. Take care :)
EnigmaticApathy 7 months ago
@EnigmaticApathy
Ciao!
That you posted this beautiful and affirming response to two individuals immediately caught the attention of Bobby Griffiths' old lover/boyfriend "Blaine" here! Bravo!!! Here's yet another great person in whom I can take much pride!
Con L'Amore e Molti Baci! (With Love And Kisses)
Blaine
blainebill39 6 months ago
i watched this movie, because i think i need help, i always tell myself, i will never be happy because the way i am. i feel guilty
ossiel8 7 months ago
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blainebill39 6 months ago
7:11 - 7:54 best part. great!!!
nonnah9 7 months ago
Im in same situation like bobby.
creativenaz 7 months ago
The problem really is promiscuity, and not homosexuality - and promiscuity can occur in a homosexual or heterosexual lifestyles. Its really unfortunate that here in America, we have accepted promiscuity in heterosexual relationships, but when the same occurs in homosexual relationships, we tend to cringe about it. It may be worthwhile studying trends in places like India, China where themphasis is always on love, mutual respect and friendship rather than sexual needs and desires.
lamarwsp 7 months ago
Im proud too be gay
MegaAlexNO1 7 months ago
@MegaAlexNO1
Ciao Bello!
Alex "Amico Mio" Bobby Griffiths' old lover/boyfriend "Blaine" here is so fricken proud of you for saying as much!
Con L'Amore e Molti Baci! (With Love And Many Kisses)
Blaine
blainebill39 6 months ago
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this one of the best gay films that Iv'e seen in along time.............+ I cryed my eyes out........
MegaAlexNO1 7 months ago 2
Very good and meaningful movie. Thank you for posting.
alexleongcp 7 months ago
---they are condemning and persecuting gays and still say that they will burn in hell,in that case i think this is already heaven. What killed Bobby G and will kill us is Ignorance, Self Righteousness, and lack of love. I love God above all-- and i do believe that God is not a God of wrath nor punishment- but a God of Love, Compassion and Understanding... and we are made in His own image and likeness, i can say that God made me beautifully perfect and i should live my life happy and GAY!
lehalelangel 7 months ago
I Love God above all- I thought this story is far better than orgasmic scenes, however it touched the very origin of homosexuals, that gays are human beings as well. In this regard, we should be treated with the same love, respect, and understanding. I humbly say that i know that it is a sin. Moreover, I firmly believe that condemning gays like outcasts,initiating them to lure on girls,and just the thought of doing so is just equivalent.
lehalelangel 7 months ago
oh my... i said to myself that im not gonna cry watching this.... but i was almost drowned crying here....T_T
sunade143 7 months ago
I am 23 years old and i am a lesbian I never told anybody of my family and it upset me a lot somethimes. I hope that i will get the courage to tell them one day.
This film is so great! at the end i cried so much because it really touched me
AnneAulisRobin 7 months ago
god, I watched this movie and cried like a baby. man it was so sad, but also a very good movie. I can see where bobby is coming from. it must have been so hard for your family to tell you all the time that there's something wrong with you and that you need to be 'cured'. great movie. gives an excellent point of view of a young adult struggling in a society that doesn't approve. for all the gay people out there i gotta say that I love you all! and to keep being your awesome selves! <3
MaydayParadeGroupie 7 months ago
Beautiful and tragic movie.
xoxColleenMurrayxox 7 months ago
Oh my god i love this movie this is the first movie that made me cry..i really really love this movie ever..i can relate my self to bobby's situation..but instead of becoming weak for the situation i became strong and to live my life where i choose on....bobby and mary i owe you both thanks....
wify02 7 months ago
those protesters make me sick.
january284 7 months ago
God loves the gays<3
guesswhatteapots 7 months ago
Love your children also. This must be constant and unconditional no matter what. Accept the possibility that your child may be gay, rather than assuming that your child will have opposite-sex attraction or even have children.Trust me, it is far worse for the gay teenager and adult to live with being gay than it is for the family members -- Yes, even though there will be life adjustments and sometimes faith questioning for the families after hearing their child is gay.
j4unumber1 7 months ago
I went through years of therapy for something that wound up being for nothing. I had to go through years of counseling due to my family's negligence in raising me to believe in a God that gives gay people a nasty afterlife upon death. In a sense though, this belief did keep me alive as sick as that sounds. In short, I was afraid to live and I was afraid to die, all due to not accepting myself for being gay. So, again, I hope more people realize how harmful a lack of acceptance may become.
j4unumber1 7 months ago
I was a fool for assuming that I could have kept being gay a secret from family members for the rest of my life. Even though some of them were the last people on Earth that I would have wanted them to know about this, they were the first to tell me that they still love me and that it is ok and will be ok. It may give some parents comfort to know that many gay people were scared to death when they were children, teenagers, and young adults -- not least of which scared of God.
j4unumber1 7 months ago
I then asked why they could not tell me at 18 "Guess what? We know you are gay and we still love you." Or something like that... You know? They told me that they would have preferred that I would be the first to mention that to them. Now, I had this conversation with them while in my mid-thirties -- A conservation that should have happened years ago. It would have saved me much grief. It was a survival mechanism for me at the time, even though I feel bad for ummm...not being myself to them.
j4unumber1 8 months ago
do not understand is that the gay child does not feel free to be himself in this scenario. He dares not tell his friends or his family due to his quite justified belief that his friends will stop being his friends and that his family will disown him. i was forced to come out when a family member, who I trusted, told my family members. Was I upset? Yes, very upset. I then explained myself over several hours why I did not tell them. They then told me that they knew all along.
j4unumber1 8 months ago
what people like Mary Griffith did for and to her son Bobby, she did because she thought that it was the right thing to do. She, and many other parents of gays and lesbians, truly believe that if they tell their kids over and over and over again that they are somehow not right and not natural and not supposed to feel they way they do, then the teenager and adult gays and lesbians will no longer feel same-sex attraction and therefore live a happy life. Unfortunately, what the parents
j4unumber1 8 months ago
parents and my family down. I never meant to disappoint them. I never meant to turn out in ways they did not expect. You know what though? I can only say I am sorry so many times. I can only feel ashamed of myself for so long. Finally, I can only believe that my reasons for being alive were ultimately in vain while believing that I do not deserve to be happy or have fun while being alive simply for one personal characteristic for so long. On the other hand, I understand as well that
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blainebill39 6 months ago
I am a gay man. Even though I have been with with my man for 51/2 years and married for two of those years, so far I have yet to fully come to terms with it. However, I have noticed that being gay becomes easier to accept the older I become. For that, I am extremely grateful.
I truly empathize with Mary Griffith and what she is going through. I also understand the pain Bobby felt as this is something that I went through for many years. First, the last thing I ever wanted to do was let my
j4unumber1 8 months ago
the saddest part is when bobby is sitting the cheering up for his mother , when in reality it was just a dream of hers.. i have tears in my eyes imagining my mom and i.
ov7spears 8 months ago
When I came out to my parents, they were up screaming all night about how it was unnatural. And then the next day my mother came into my room and told me that I was broken... She never realised how much that effects a child and looking at all the comments on this film it seems like I'm not alone and that has given me a piece of mind. There should be more in media about it being okay to be gay and acceptance is all we want when we come out. Acceptance and confirmation of love...
Gemneroth 8 months ago
Damn why the hell did I watch this again? Not good crying in the middle of the day... T_T
captainastro4 8 months ago
@ 7:05, the gray-haired woman waving the flag is Mary Griffith.
sammyseattle 8 months ago
@sammyseattle I noticed her right off the bat too! I was like she looks familiar, glad they put her in here right next to bobby.
ptboy18 7 months ago
I cry each time I watch it. My prayers for him all the time. Hoping God took him to heaven.
anton1962able 8 months ago
Im gay and im so proud of my self, there ar some parents that think that bn gay is a sickness and thats painful for us.Im hispanic 20 years old and about a week from now i didnt find the way to tell my parents about who really i am..so i old my parents with tears on my eyes, and with my heart wide open ...and they said " We understand you, we love you for who you are and we dont care what the peopple would say about you ,.you r our son no matter what." that was another special day in my life...
289thebest 8 months ago
Good thing I am home alone or else my parents would think someone must've died for me to be crying this hard :(
xxemo96xx 8 months ago
such a sad movie! poor bobby! :'(
AKWASHERE2015 8 months ago
Amazing movie, so sad but great.
mandy00025 8 months ago
thumbs up if u cried
mrjhon1997 8 months ago 3
@VenusInFurs1989 Thank You for Uploading this video !!!!!! I cried since the beginning of this movie .....
Izdihar14 8 months ago
Thank you for posting this. I love every scene of the movie, it touches my heart and soul. Thank you
krypton1016 8 months ago
There was a solid stream of tears going down my face that started the second Bobby told his brother he was gay. My best friend is going through the exact same thing and I don't know how to help him other then offer support and love. This movie has inspired me :)
amybro1 8 months ago
That ending gets me every time! Ballin' my eyes out right now.
pheros24 8 months ago
I believe bobby is heaven, homosexuality does not mean ur doomed for hell. The truth is if you believe dat christ is ur saviour and confess ur sins to him u will be saved and bobby knew dat.
Taurutz 8 months ago
my head hurts and my eyes hurt too ! this is so touching :'(
OneMileyCyrusFanVlog 8 months ago
It is toichy but that doesnt mean that we areadvocating about homosexuality it is just aboit accepting them as they are for the time and make our best to help them not to dicouarage and destroy them . Gradually they will relaize the fact that we were created by god to marry each other . And have children and a normal life.
killir2006 8 months ago
@killir2006 Are you serious? there is no such thing as advocating or promoting homosexuality. Do people advocate the color of their hair or eyeballs? you think that you understand homosexuality, but truly you don't. Acting like you understand something is far from truly grasping the content that it entails. I really suggest that you stop pretending that you understand the difficulty that coincides with being gay, because to me it seems like you simply pretend to understand it for your religion.
alcoch69 8 months ago
It is really touchy
killir2006 8 months ago
Great,now my make up is ruined. -Gay Pride-
rainbowpowerrrr 8 months ago
this touches my heart! i hope parents out there who doesn't understand their gay child watch this so it might touch them as well
sylverbuy 8 months ago
this touches my heart! i hope parents out there who doesn't understand their gay child watch this so it might touch them as well
sylverbuy 8 months ago
i love it
davitcama 8 months ago
It makes my heart lighter
itsnka 8 months ago
Fabulous, simply fabulous! x
MrTupytheduck 9 months ago
The really sad part of being gay is that nearly all gays have straight parents that really don't understand what being gay is really like or what it means. I believe God has a plan for every person born and it is instilled in the child's genes at conception. God doesn't make mistakes. Men make mistakes. God loves diversity as witnessed by the different colors of our skin and eyes and hair. God loves gays just as he loves straight.
Labyrinth1959 9 months ago 42
.....(continued).... I hope other teens/gays feel the same way. And I hope this will open the eyes to relatives,etc of lgbt's & allow them to realize that it's not the gay that's the problem, it's their fear and ignorance. And if they would get rid of that, they would find peace.
CloudX100 9 months ago 2
I live blocks away from the Westboro Baptist Church, I've grown up in a Baptist home, and i'm a gay teenager. I see so much of my mother in this woman. my parents have literally quoted things she said. I've yet to come out to my parents but it's movements like this movie, and supporters of, that will get me through whatever happens.
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CloudX100 9 months ago
I'm not gay, but I'm sitting here crying my eyes out. I'm not gonna lie, I've always been grossed out by gays, I thought it was unnatural and wrong, but after hearing about the many LGBT suicides and after hearing that Trevor project guy give his speech, it really opened my eyes. Never again will I discriminate. To any LGBT's out there, you have my support. If I ever have a gay child, I will give nothing but love and support. That's not something I could have said before.
lezlie80246 9 months ago 2
@lezlie80246 - Thank you for those inspiring words :)
ablack2005 8 months ago
Honestly, this movie was absolutely phenomenal. Im bisexual and I fell out of the closet, I got caught. It wasn't the best experience and happened exactly a year ago. I thought of killing myself but thought of all the things in my life that still awaited me and somehow I thought: it will get better. To all the teenagers who think about ending their lives because of non-acceptance, let me tell you this, you never know unless you try. Try living and becoming successful and perhaps making a change
dagoodboy9 9 months ago
me too i crying all time it's a great movie good job thank you
frida19671 9 months ago
Every single part !!! I cried. I composed myself , dried my eyes. To have them water up again. Ugh so moving....!
cuttinlemonz 9 months ago
I never cried so much for a movie. Wow. Sigourney Weaver, amazing actress.
mikomiko321 9 months ago
Someone else who sees the real Mary Griffith at the end, next to Ryan? ( he who plays Bobby) =)
93Jossan 9 months ago 4
The fabric of our society is already torn in many places, we're trying to mend it together again, but it will take time. I cried when I watched this movie! the dam just broke. :'( I love this move, it's so true.
Theo2kitty 9 months ago
I never cry in movies, but this movie moved me to tears multiple times. Particularly, that part at the end where she hugs the guy on the railing that personifies Bobby.
Being gay and from a Christian background, this movie really touched me. I've yet to come out to my parents, but I think they'll need to watch this when I eventually do, because suicide's crossed my mind too. To the person who posted this, you deserve a big hug :)
sansjiffy 9 months ago
Every time i watch this movie i cry full fledge .....i cry soi much people would probably think my whole family dead like that how bad i cry wen i watch this movie (knock on wood)
dominiquejamaalhood 9 months ago
One of the best GLBT movies I've ever watched. Made me all watery.
mzbs17 9 months ago
amazing movie, the best of one i have ever seen! I have never cried liked this like i did to this movie.
93Jossan 9 months ago
This movie is the saving grace for those of us who wish to give up on life. To all of you there is always hope
opulauohoahc 9 months ago
I busted out crying when she hugged that boy :( !!!!
bienespera 9 months ago
wow my head hurts from all the crying. Especially when she saw bobby in the crowd and in that boy. Great movie
green1grl 9 months ago