Bobby (2009 Gay Film Based On A True Story Starring Sigourney Weaver) Part 4 of 6

. . . Prayers For Bobby

In "Prayers for Bobby," Mary Griffith is a devout Christian who raises her children with the conservative teachings of the Presbyterian Church. However, when her son Bobby confides to his older brother he may be gay, life changes for the entire family after Mary learns about his secret. While Bobby's father and siblings slowly come to terms with his homosexuality, Mary believes God can cure him of what she considers his 'sin' and persuades Bobby to pray harder and seek solace in church activities in hopes of changing him. Desperate for his mother's approval, Bobby does what is asked of him, but through it all, the church's apparent disapproval of homosexuality causes him to grow increasingly withdrawn and depressed. Guilty over the pain he is causing Mary, Bobby moves away, yet hopes that someday his mother will accept him. His subsequent depression and self-loathing intensifies as he blames himself for not being the 'perfect' son and is driven to suicide. Faced with their tragedy, Mary begins to question her faith when she receives no answers from her pastor concerning her devastating loss. Through her long and emotional journey, Mary slowly reaches out to the gay community and discovers unexpected support from a very unlikely source. The film is based on the 1995 Leroy Aarons book of the same name.

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[Narubootimsan]

i am a 14(almost 15) year old gay teen. I never let anyone get to me. I get sad sometimes but, never sad enough to kill myself. I know what it woulde cause. <3

[blainebill39]

@Sarg3ntP3PP3R

Ciao!

I cannot tell you how moved I've been by reading this here tonight! And of course you can't have known poor Bobby, but it is remarkably dear of you to have expressed having wished it so! And for this, and your declaration to spread both "Love and Acceptance, you have the undying love, gratitude, and devotion of Bobbys' old "Boyhood" lover/boyfriend "Blaine" here! And please do not be alarmed, I'm not "David", he was completely "fictitious"! Love Blaine

[patrickleccia]

je dis "malgre que jai des probleme de langue" mais jai suivi le film , jai essailler du moin ,que chaque etre a le droit d'aimer et d'etre heureux dans ca vie.

[2014Bri]

Bobby's brothers reaction breaks my heart </3 :(

[Sarg3ntP3PP3R]

I cried my eyes out! I wish so much that I could have saved Bobby. Hold him and tell him everything will be alright. I'd never let go... Unfortunately, no one can save the real Bobby. He's gone. And even though I didn't know him and never can, I love him. But we can save the lives of those still with us with love and acceptance. Peace and love to you all. I hope this film has touched your hearts as much as it has mine.

[aronn38]

Really? You had to watch your hand after touching him? What a bitch!

[periralopes]

eu estou vivo nesta n situaçao, da vida DA FALSA BIBLIA

[CLjuc87]

I hope no person male or female ever has to go through with such rejection and suffering as this poor teen did. I literally cried watching this part. It's disgusting and tragic. I blame the family for not accepting him and constantly judging him day after day. Soo soo sad! :(

[GagasBomb]

I cried... so much <3