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Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father

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2008 | 94 min | Documentary, Crime

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), people are still talking about it and audiences rate it highly (8.1 out of 10). Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime fans and the curious.
The mood
Gritty, eye-opening.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 34 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

In 2001, Andrew Bagby, a medical resident, is murdered not long after breaking up with his girlfriend. Soon after, when she announces she's pregnant, one of Andrew's many close friends, Kurt Kuenne, begins this film, a gift to the child.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    94% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesStrong

    8.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactVery strong

    About 708K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Kurt Kuenne

  • Kurt KuenneSelf (voice)
  • Andrew BagbySelf (archive footage)
  • David BagbySelf - Father
  • Kathleen BagbySelf - Mother
  • Shirley TurnerSelf - Ex-Girlfriend (archive footage)
  • Zachary Andrew TurnerSelf - Son (archive footage)
  • Heather ArnoldSelf - Former Fiance
  • Jon AtkinsonSelf - Friend
  • Bob BagbySelf - Uncle (archive footage)
  • Earlene BagbySelf - Bob's Widow