Sins of the Father (2002)
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- 1h 33min
- Drama, Crime
- 06 Jan 2002 (USA)
- TV Movie
Based on true events, this film recounts the story of Bobby Frank Cherry (Richard Jenkins), who participated in the infamous 1963 bombing of a Birmingham, Ala., church that left four black girls dead. Decades later, the investigation is...
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Awards:
- 6 nominations.
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Cast
| Tom Sizemore | ... |
Tom Cherry
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| Richard Jenkins | ... |
Bobby Frank Cherry
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| Brenda Bazinet | ... |
Virginia Cherry
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| Lachlan Murdoch | ... |
Young Tom
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| Colm Feore | ... |
Dalton Strong
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| Ving Rhames | ... |
Garrick Jones
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Jessica Gray Charles | ... |
Denise McNair
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Funmiola Lawson | ... |
Cynthia Wesley
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| Aaryn Doyle | ... |
Carole Robertson
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Isys Alexis | ... |
Mae Collins
(as Isys McKoy)
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Mica Le John | ... |
Sarah Collins
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| Kim Roberts | ... |
Mrs. Wesley
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Delores Etienne | ... |
Older Woman at Church
(as Dolores Ettienne)
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| Sandi Ross | ... |
Sunday School Teacher
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Ardon Bess | ... |
Minister at Church
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| Michael Rhoades | ... |
Tommy
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Bruce McFee | ... |
Robert Chambliss
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| Tony Munch | ... |
Herman Cash
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Simon Reynolds | ... |
Troy Ingram
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| Tom McBeath | ... |
J. Edgar Hoover
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| Charles Woods Gray | ... |
Willie the Vagrant
(as Charles Gray)
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| Connor Price | ... |
Young Bobby Jr.
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Mallarie Hayes | ... |
Cherry child
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Ryan Price | ... |
Cherry child
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Nakita Hayes | ... |
Cherry child
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| Doug Lennox | ... |
Jack Kash
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| K.C. Collins | ... |
Youth
(as Chris Collins)
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| Steve Cumyn | ... |
Bobby Cherry Jr. (at age 31)
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| Jackie Richardson | ... |
Mama Jones
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John Friesen | ... |
Bill Connor
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Sonia Ndongmo | ... |
Woman at Riot
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Neil Girvan | ... |
State Trooper
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| Ksenia Solo | ... |
Lucinda
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Ron Gabriel | ... |
Doctor
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Bob Desrosiers | ... |
Minister at Funeral
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Jane Cooke | ... |
Witness
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Rodger Barton | ... |
Witness
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Carly Street | ... |
Witness
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Carol Anderson | ... |
Witness
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| Andrew Moodie | ... |
Man in Church
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| Kelly Fiddick | ... |
Man in Street
(as Kelly D. Fiddick)
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Michelyn Emelle | ... |
Mrs. McNair
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Tim MacMenamin | ... |
Fireman
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| Philip Craig | ... |
Prosecutor
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Dennis Cruzado | ... |
Sunday School Student
(as Denis Kacenga)
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Thomas Price | ... |
Wesley (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Robert Dornhelm | ||
Written by
| Pamela Colloff | ... | (magazine article in Texas Monthly) |
| John Pielmeier | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Tracey Alexander | ... | executive producer |
| Barbara Bloom | ... | co-executive producer |
| Bob Cooper | ... | executive producer (as Robert Cooper) |
| Judy Ranan | ... | supervising producer |
| Frank Siracusa | ... | producer |
Music by
| Harald Kloser | ||
| Thomas Wanker | ||
Cinematography by
| Derick V. Underschultz | ||
Editing by
| Victor Du Bois | ||
Editorial Department
| John Cameron | ... | assistant editor |
| Arlene Moelker | ... | colorist: dailies |
| Tom Overton | ... | color timer |
| Fiona Paterson | ... | assistant editor (as Fiona Patterson) |
| Anthony Sherin | ... | additional editor |
| Jana Triska | ... | assistant editor |
| Stephen Young Chin | ... | editorial technical consultant (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Richard Hicks | ||
| Ronnie Yeskel | ||
Production Design by
| Sandra Kybartas | ||
Art Direction by
| Armando Sgrignuoli | ||
Set Decoration by
| Elizabeth Calderhead | ||
Costume Design by
| Michael Harris | ||
Makeup Department
| Joan Chell | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Katarina Chovanec | ... | key hair stylist |
| Debi Drennan | ... | key makeup artist / makeup designer |
| Wynona Price | ... | makeup artist: Mr. Rhames |
Production Management
| Meredith Ann Howes | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Thom J. Pretak | ... | production manager / unit production manager |
| Patti Singer | ... | executive in charge of production |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Woody Sidarous | ... | first assistant director |
| John Wade | ... | third assistant director |
| Erin Walker | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Gary Brown | ... | on-set carpenter |
| Paul Dallin | ... | lead man |
| Vladislav Fedorov | ... | first assistant art director (as Vladislav Fyodorov) |
| Craig Grant | ... | property master |
| Rod James | ... | key scenic painter |
| Aaron Morrison | ... | assistant art director |
| Daniel Mucka | ... | construction coordinator |
| Keith Reaume | ... | lead set dresser |
| Shelley Silverman | ... | third assistant art director (as Shelley H. Silverman) |
| Carlos Subercaseaux | ... | head carpenter |
Sound Department
| Harry Andronis | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Sam Black | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Sean W. Karp | ... | choir recordist |
| Scott C. Kolden | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Bill McMillan | ... | sound recordist |
| James L. Pearson | ... | sound editor |
| Debby Ruby-Winsberg | ... | adr mixer / supervising sound editor |
| Matthew Stark | ... | boom operator |
| Mark Vogelsang | ... | sound |
| David John West | ... | re-recording mixer (as David J. West) |
Special Effects by
| Jon Davis | ... | special effects technician |
| Brock Jolliffe | ... | special effects coordinator |
Visual Effects by
| Dave Axford | ... | visual effects: opening sequence |
| Dave Asling | ... | model shop supervisor (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Roy T. Anderson | ... | stunts |
| Mary Fallick | ... | stunts |
| Howard Green | ... | stunt performer |
| Curtis Hibbert | ... | stunts |
| Angelica Lisk-Hann | ... | stunt double (as Angelica Lisk) |
| Darren Marsman | ... | stunts |
| Paul Rutledge | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Michael Carella | ... | camera operator: "b" camera |
| Ross Church | ... | grip |
| Federico De Marco | ... | second assistant camera |
| Frank Gentile | ... | best boy electric |
| Michael Gibson | ... | still photographer |
| Tony Guerin | ... | camera operator |
| Mark Hewson | ... | electrician |
| Mitch Holmes | ... | key grip |
| Neil Kilpatrick | ... | camera trainee |
| Rohan Lawrence | ... | grip |
| Bob Lopes | ... | dolly grip |
| Murray Mainprize | ... | generator operator |
| Paolo Perin | ... | electrician |
| Mike Sokoluk | ... | grip |
| Dean Stinchcombe | ... | first assistant camera |
| Christopher J. Toudy | ... | best boy grip (as Chris Toudy) |
| Craig Wright | ... | gaffer |
Animation Department
| Billy D. Choi | ... | animator |
Casting Department
| Jon Comerford | ... | casting: Toronto |
| Alain de Zilva | ... | casting associate: Vancouver (as Al de Zilva) |
| Luella Lauber | ... | background casting |
| Mark Scott | ... | casting associate: Los Angeles |
| Claudia Smith | ... | casting associate: Toronto |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Bev Ball | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Jennifer Buck | ... | wardrobe set supervisor (as Jenny Buck) |
| Jennifer Lantz | ... | on-set wardrobe truck |
| Sara Moodie | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| John Musikka | ... | assistant location manager |
| Geoffrey Smither | ... | location manager (as Geoff Smither) |
Music Department
| Emanuele Arnone | ... | music editor (as Emanuelle Arnone) |
| Jack Lenz | ... | choir music coordinator |
Script and Continuity Department
| Julia Stan | ... | script supervisor (as Julia Stan Garcia) |
Transportation Department
| Rick Holman | ... | picture vehicle wrangler |
| John McCaughey | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Shawn McConnell | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Janina Barrett | ... | production accountant |
| Lyssa J. Caster | ... | assistant to director |
| Charles Woods Gray | ... | dialect director (as Charles W. Gray) |
| Alexandra Lane | ... | production coordinator |
| Michael Stoyanov | ... | production assistant |
Thanks
| Henry DeBardeleben | ... | special thanks: technical advice |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Mainostelevisio (MTV3) (2007) (Finland) (tv)
- WOWOW (2003) (Japan) (tv)
- fX Network
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Ronnie Yeskel Casting (casting)
- West Productions (sound editing)
- West Productions (sound re-recording)
Storyline
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Based on true events, this film recounts the story of Bobby Frank Cherry (Richard Jenkins), who participated in the infamous 1963 bombing of a Birmingham, Ala., church that left four black girls dead. Decades later, the investigation is reopened and Bobby is the prime suspect. When Bobby's middle-aged son, Tom (Tom Sizemore), is confronted with difficult questions from the police, he must decide whether to protect his father from the law, or turn him in and finally let justice be served. |
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Did You Know?
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Triple-X Tom (2005). See more » |