SherryBaby (2006)

Director:

Laurie Collyer

Writer (WGA):

Laurie Collyer (written by)

Release Date:

9 February 2007 (Sweden)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

No one makes it alone.

Plot:

Sherry Swanson returns home to New Jersey after serving a three year prison sentence. Eager to reestablish a relationship with her young daughter...

Plot Keywords:

New Jersey | Prison | Gang Banger | Mini Skirt | Bare Breasts

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 7 wins & 6 nominations

Cast

Maggie Gyllenhaal	...	Sherry Swanson
Michelle Hurst	...	Dorothy Washington
Sandra Rodríguez	...	Desi
Anna Simpson	...	Sabrina
Giancarlo Esposito	...	Parole Officer Hernandez
Caroline Clay	...	Parole Officer Murphy
Rio Hackford	...	Andy Kelly
Brad William Henke	...	Bobby Swanson
Bridget Barkan	...	Lynette Swanson
Ryan Simpkins	...	Alexis Parks
Stephen Peabody	...	Mr. Monroe
Danny Trejo	...	Dean Walker
Sam Bottoms	...	Bob Swanson Sr.
Kate Burton	...	Marcia Swanson
Michael Dillon	...	Child at Birthday Party

Also Known As:

Shall Not Want (USA) (working title)
Some Kind of Heaven (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated R for strong sexuality, nudity, language and drug content.

Runtime:

USA:96 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:Not Rated | USA:R | Ireland:16 | Finland:K-15 | UK:15 | Singapore:M18

Filming Locations:

Mountainside, New Jersey, USA

Company:

Big Beach Films

Trivia:

Ryan Simpkins lost four teeth on the set of Sherrybaby.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Sherry first checks in with her P.O., she signs the receipt for her property's return. As she scribbles her signature, she appears to start with an "M" instead of an "S", for "Sherry". Then, she dots the "i", in her first name, and is clearly signing her real name, "Maggie Gyllenhaal", and not "Sherry Swanson".

Quotes:

[after the Genesis meeting has ended, the moderator is trying to console Sherry by sharing how his own experiences and life is similar when Dean interrupts]
Dean Walker: She's not hearing you, friend. She's got too much on her mind.
[to Sherry]
Dean Walker: You need a ride home?

Movie Connections:

References Bambi (1942)

Soundtrack:

Row, Row, Row, Your Boat

With SHERRY BABY Maggie Gyllenhaal "knocks the ball out of the park!" in a Bravo performance

Maggie Gyllenhaal is one of America's finest actors and in SHERRY BABY she pulls out a performance that is gut wrenching, painful to watch, but is a character we are rooting for throughout the film. In the last frame you feel her heartache and the compelling need to want her to have a life that is better than the one she has led.

SHERRY BABY reminds me of Ryan Gosling's HALF NELSON in the struggle to overcome drugs and make something out of your life. Too bad that Sherry has to follow such a dark, long road before she can come into her own and move beyond her painful past. The one scene in the film with the father at the birthday party will stay with me forever, as now you can fully understand her anguish and pain.

Maggie Gyllenhaal should be remembered at Award Season as her Sherry is a character that stays with you for a long time, and is someone that makes you want to like, respect and help her secure a new life. Bravo, Sherry, for your bravery, and for having such a skilled actress as Maggie Gyllenhaal portray your life.