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Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father

2008·Movie·NR·94 min·8.0(583)

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.

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About Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father

Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father is a 2008 English-language documentary and crime film directed by Kurt Kuenne. The cast is led by Kurt Kuenne, Andrew Bagby, David Bagby. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 8.0/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy.

Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father was produced by MSNBC Films and made in United States of America. It was released on October 31, 2008, and carries a NR certification.

Director
Kurt Kuenne
Writers
Kurt Kuenne
Release date
October 31, 2008
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
MSNBC Films
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Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father cast & crew

Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father was directed by Kurt Kuenne and written by Kurt Kuenne.

The cast features 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), and Zachary Andrew Turner as Self - Son (archive footage).

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Kurt Kuenne and it was produced by Kurt Kuenne and Scott Hooker.

Is Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father worth watching?

Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father holds an audience score of 8.0/10 from 583 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed documentary films.

At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy documentary and crime, Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father

Kurt Kuenne

Kurt Kuenne

Self (voice)

Andrew Bagby

Andrew Bagby

Self (archive footage)

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David Bagby

Self - Father

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Kathleen Bagby

Self - Mother

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Shirley Turner

Self - Ex-Girlfriend (archive footage)

Zachary Andrew Turner

Zachary Andrew Turner

Self - Son (archive footage)

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Heather Arnold

Self - Former Fiance

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Jon Atkinson

Self - Friend

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Bob Bagby

Self - Uncle (archive footage)

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Earlene Bagby

Self - Bob's Widow

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James Bagby

Self - Cousin

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Linda Bagby

Self - Aunt

Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father — FAQs

Where can I watch Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father in United States?

Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.

Is Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father in?

Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father?

Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).

What is Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father rated?

Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father is rated NR. It holds a 8.0/10 audience score from 583 ratings.

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