Your Father's Murderer: A Letter to Zachary
(2008)
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Your Father's Murderer: A Letter to Zachary
(2008)
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Kurt Kuenne | ... |
Himself
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Andrew Bagby | ... |
Himself
(archive footage) (as Dr. Andrew Bagby)
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David Bagby | ... |
Himself - Father
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Kathleen Bagby | ... |
Herself - Mother
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Shirley Turner | ... |
Herself - Ex-Girlfriend
(archive footage) (as Dr. Shirley Turner)
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Zachary Andrew Turner | ... |
Himself - Son
(archive footage) (as Zachary Andrew Bagby)
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Heather Arnold | ... |
Herself - Former Fiance
(as Dr. Heather Arnold)
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Jon Atkinson | ... |
Himself - Friend
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Bob Bagby | ... |
Himself - Uncle
(archive footage)
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Earlene Bagby | ... |
Herself - Bob's Widow
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James Bagby | ... |
Himself - Cousin
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Linda Bagby | ... |
Herself - Aunt
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Pat Bagby | ... |
Himself - Uncle
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Jason Baldwin | ... |
Himself - Highschool Friend
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Derek Barnard | ... |
Himself - Uncle
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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. Friends, relatives, and colleagues say warm and loving things about Andrew, home movies confirm his exuberance. Andrew's parents, Kathleen and David, move to Newfoundland, Canada where the ex-girlfriend has gone. They await an arrest and trial of the murderer. They negotiate with the ex-girlfriend to visit their grandchild, Zachary, and they seek custody. Is there any justice; is Zachery a sweet and innocent consolation for the loss of their son? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father is easily one of the most traumatic films I've ever seen. Its not technically the most impressive documentary film, but the subject matter is powerful-enough that you cannot help but be deeply impacted by the story. I've hesitated to suggest it to a few of my more fragile friends because it is one of those films that can leave you in an emotional funk for days afterward. Its that powerful of a film, but not for the faint of heart. I personally would not watch it again, though I'm grateful that the filmmaker stuck with the project through it all and did not give up, as many would have. I'm grateful this story was told, even if it was painful to experience.