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Cast
Kurt Kuenne
as Self (voice)
Andrew Bagby
as Self (archive footage)
David Bagby
as Self - Father
Kathleen Bagby
as Self - Mother
Shirley Turner
as Self - Ex-Girlfriend (archive footage)
Zachary Andrew Turner
as Self - Son (archive footage)
Heather Arnold
as Self - Former Fiance
Jon Atkinson
as Self - Friend
Bob Bagby
as Self - Uncle (archive footage)
Earlene Bagby
as Self - Bob's Widow
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2008
Runtime1h 34m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary, Crime
Votes592
DirectorKurt Kuenne
WritersKurt Kuenne
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsDear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father
About Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father
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.
Directed by Kurt Kuenne, Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father leans on a strong ensemble — Kurt Kuenne, Andrew Bagby, David Bagby — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2008.
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