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Welcome Home, Bobby (1986)

Welcome Home, Bobby poster
Directed by
Herbert Wise
Genre
LGBTQ-related film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 40m
Rating
4.8 of 10 from 8 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A Chicago high school student struggles with his sexual identity while facing hostility from his peers and family. The story follows his efforts to find acceptance and understanding in a conservative environment.

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What happens

Welcome Home, Bobby is a 1986 American made-for-television drama film directed by Herbert Wise and written by Conrad Bromberg. The movie stars Timothy Williams, Nan Woods, Tony Lo Bianco, Adam Baldwin, John Karlen and Moira Harris. It premiered on CBS on February 22, 1986. The movie deals with themes of sexual identity and homophobia, set against the backdrop of a Chicago high school and its students. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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