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Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father

  • 2008
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
42K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,815
1,635
Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father (2008)
Home Video Trailer from Oscilloscope
Play trailer2:39
1 Video
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BiographyCrimeDocumentaryDrama

A filmmaker decides to memorialize a murdered friend when his friend's ex-girlfriend announces she is expecting his son.A filmmaker decides to memorialize a murdered friend when his friend's ex-girlfriend announces she is expecting his son.A filmmaker decides to memorialize a murdered friend when his friend's ex-girlfriend announces she is expecting his son.

  • Director
    • Kurt Kuenne
  • Writer
    • Kurt Kuenne
  • Stars
    • Kurt Kuenne
    • Andrew Bagby
    • David Bagby
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    42K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,815
    1,635
    • Director
      • Kurt Kuenne
    • Writer
      • Kurt Kuenne
    • Stars
      • Kurt Kuenne
      • Andrew Bagby
      • David Bagby
    • 166User reviews
    • 73Critic reviews
    • 82Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 5 nominations total

    Videos1

    Dear Zachary
    Trailer 2:39
    Dear Zachary

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    Top cast72

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    Kurt Kuenne
    • Self
    • (voice)
    Andrew Bagby
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • (as Dr. Andrew Bagby)
    David Bagby
    David Bagby
    • Self - Father
    Kathleen Bagby
    • Self - Mother
    Shirley Turner
    • Self - Ex-Girlfriend
    • (archive footage)
    • (as Dr. Shirley Turner)
    Zachary Andrew Turner
    • Self - Son
    • (archive footage)
    • (as Zachary Andrew Bagby)
    Heather Arnold
    Heather Arnold
    • Self - Former Fiance
    • (as Dr. Heather Arnold)
    Jon Atkinson
    • Self - Friend
    Bob Bagby
    Bob Bagby
    • Self - Uncle
    • (archive footage)
    Earlene Bagby
    • Self - Bob's Widow
    James Bagby
    • Self - Cousin
    Linda Bagby
    • Self - Aunt
    Pat Bagby
    • Self - Uncle
    Jason Baldwin
    • Self - Highschool Friend
    Derek Barnard
    • Self - Uncle
    John Barnard
    • Self - Cousin
    Paul Barnard
    • Self - John's Brother
    Pete Barnard
    • Self - Cousin
    • Director
      • Kurt Kuenne
    • Writer
      • Kurt Kuenne
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    • Trivia
      In 2013, the Director of this film Kurt Kuenne, posted a video on his YouTube channel talking about what happened after the movie. This includes his and the grandparents activism to change the bail law in Canada. Video title The Legacy of Dear Zachary: A Journey to Change the Law (2013).
    • Quotes

      Kurt Kuenne: [to Andrew in home movie] I have a good idea: I'll go back in time and stop you from dying.

    • Alternate versions
      The original cut of the documentary had a run time of over two hours and contains numerous other short scenes, most notably a segment in which Kuenne travels to England to interview Andrew's maternal relatives during a wedding.
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Most Hard to Watch Documentaries (2018)

    User reviews166

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    10/10

    I Will Never Forget This Film

    It's been about 4 years since I first watched this documentary, and I can honestly say that it still haunts me to this day. The unfolding of this story is so impactful. So raw. So heartbreaking.

    Do yourself a favor and DO NOT look up anything about this case before or during your watch.

    Paradise Lost has always been my favorite documentary series of all time. But this one is either tied for first or a very, very close second.

    This is a truly devastating documentary all around, but their story is so incredibly important for the world to know. I promise, this documentary and story will stick with you for the rest of your life.
    • stephjeff-82609
    • Jul 14, 2023
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    • Release date
      • December 14, 2015 (Poland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Your Father's Murderer: A Letter to Zachary
    • Filming locations
      • St. John's, Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
    • Production company
      • MSNBC Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $18,334
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,886
      • Nov 2, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $18,334
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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