Comments on: Shattering Documentary “Dear Zachary: A Letter From A Son About His Father” Takes A Path Directly To the Heart

By: sandra slocomb

sandra slocomb — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:06:43 +0000

this documentary without doubt touched me so deeply. as a canadian i was once again disgusted in the reluctance of our government to return criminals to the us to stand trial, hit a all time high after seeing this documentary. as mentioned above you really can’t see this without dissolving in tears in many places. you just want to hugs his parents as the pain they endured was so great. these people loved their child and grand child deeply and that was something that could not be denied. they and the film maker have been so involved in trying to stop this type of tragedy from occurring again is selfless

By: Sam Juliano

Sam Juliano — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:08:36 +0000

Amen to that Joan! I couldn’t agree with you more. This magnificent and wrenching documentary (one of the best of its kind in many years)simultaneously boils your blood and reduces you to tears. The family (especially the elder Bagbys) were a tower of strength, and an example of how humanity perseveres even in the most adverse of circumstances.

I feel the same pain that you did when witnessing this powerful testament.

Thanks very much Joan for coming here and voicing your views. they are deeply appreciated.

By: Joan Givens

Joan Givens — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:05:54 +0000

I am an african american female and I was so so shocked at what I was seeing. At first I started watching it and said what is this and was about to turn the channel but decided to watch it. I was appalled by the uncaring way the justice system handled the situation. I want to say to the family of Andrew and Zachary God Bless for your strength and courage.!!!!!

By: Sam Juliano

Sam Juliano — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:03:42 +0000

Evan, I am very much appreciative for those very kind words.

“it lingers in your headspace and the most you can do is explain the picture and describe your own emotional devastation in its wake.”

It could not have been said better than that, Evan.

By: Evan Derrick

Evan Derrick — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 01:20:37 +0000

Just realized I had never commented on your review, Sam, although I read it quite a while ago. This is a film that defies normal methods of criticism – it lingers in your headspace and the most you can do is explain the picture and describe your own emotional devastation in its wake. Which you have, of course, done admirably.

By: Sam Juliano

Sam Juliano — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:55:08 +0000

Thanks very much for that Frederick.

By: Frederick

Frederick — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:17:03 +0000

Passionate and lovely writing Sam. I was moved just reading it.

By: Sam Juliano

Sam Juliano — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:57:26 +0000

Thank you so much Dark City Dame for those beautiful and kind words. I will definitely be abreast of this one, as I feel you do need to see it.

Likewise, Phillip, I am hardly surprised at the profound reactions you had by watching it. Yes, indeed it is powerful, as I’m sure your colleague at MZ has already conveyed to you. I will look forward to your review. Thank You.

By: darkcitydame

darkcitydame — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:42:46 +0000

Hi! Sam Juliano,
I have to second the motion and agree with the other posters, here at WitD that have commented on your very
“touching”and “moving” reviews of this documentary about the late (Andrew Bagby) by his childhood friend Kurt Kuenne….called Dear Zachary: A Letter From A Son About His Father.
S.J. said,”I will inform you all on the site when the DVD is releasing.”…Thanks, S.J., I will be waiting to find out more information about the availability of this documentary.

Tks,
darkcitydame

By: Phillip Johnston

Phillip Johnston — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:32:04 +0000

I watched this tonight and am still trying to process it. I actually had to pause the film before the final 25 minutes because that final big revelation was just too much to bear. I paced my hallway, drank lots of water, and then went back to the film. This is powerful stuff.

The way the film was made and the purpose behind it reminded me very much of the end of Cinema Paradiso when grownup Toto watches the film reel Alfredo pieced together for him. So beautiful.

My review will be at MovieZeal soon, I would imagine.