Sigourney to star and co-produce "Prayers for Bobby"
Sigourney will take the lead role and co-produce a film for Lifetime TV called "Prayers for Bobby." She'll play Mary Griffith, a woman who initially rejects her son's homosexuality, then becomes an advocate for gay rights after his death.
"Sigourney Weaver's passion and dedication to this project are incredibly inspiring," says Tanya Lopez, Lifetime's head of original movies. "As both the star and co-producer of this movie, she wholly embodies the strength and perseverance of Mary Griffith."
Based on Leroy Aarons' book, "Prayers for Bobby" centers on Mary Griffith, a devout Presbyterian who raises her children in strict accordance with church teachings. But when her son Bobby confesses he might be gay, she won't accept it and instead urges him to pray more and seek out a "cure." Bobby obeys, but he also spirals into depression and eventually commits suicide.
The film will also chart Mary Griffith's reaching out to the gay community, where she finds unexpected support.
Lifetime says "Prayers for Bobby" will be Weaver's first made-for-TV movie.
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zap2it
May 19 2008