'Dear Zachary' Airs on MSNBC Tonight!
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Ever since we began championing the fantastic documentary Dear Zachary earlier this year, several of you have written in wanting to know where and when you can see it for yourselves. Well, cancel plans for tonight because the flick will air on MSNBC later this evening at 9pm EST, and will be shown again at midnight EST. That time adjusts for the other time zones, so my advice is to look it up on your cable guide to get the exact time it's airing in your neck of the woods. Here's what some folks have said about Dear Zachary:
"One of the best documentaries I have ever seen in my entire life... a film that will rock you to your core. You will cry. You will hurt – and this film will sit with you for days, weeks, months. But you will come away believing in people. Believing that even where there is evil, there is also a tremendous amount of good." - Erik Davis, Cinematical.com
"Before all else, there's Dear Zachary, documentarian Kurt Kuenne's shockingly intimate account of his road trip a few years ago, after his childhood friend, Andrew Bagby, was shot under mysterious circumstances in 2001. Excuse the hyperbole, but Dear Zachary is one of the most alarmingly forceful documentaries in years." - Eric Kohn, IndieWire.com
"This documentary will rip out your heart and leave you in the snow without a sweater. But afterwards, all wounded and broken down, you will see the power of the human spirit even in the face of the darkest of souls." - Sarah Diamond, director of programming, Slamdance Film Festival
"...The talk of Slamdance... Dear Zachary is, above all, a virtuoso feat in editing, and Kuenne uses the material at his disposal to devastating effect... it's impossible not to feel emotionally exhausted." - Peter Debruge, Variety
Check out the trailer after the jump. MSNBC. Tonight. Watch it.
And for more on the film, check out its official website.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
12-07-2008 @ 2:07PM
paul said...
I have no doubt the documentary is as you say, but the subject is so wrenching, so terrible, "emotionally exhausted" is not a state I wish to achieve.
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12-07-2008 @ 4:11PM
MCW said...
I saw this previewed on Reelz Channel, I believe, and it looked EXACTLY like something I did not want to experience. I do not need to cry tonight... I've cried during some otherwise bad movies, and that is hard for me to admit, but I can't bear to willingly put myself through it for this one. Maybe someday I'll watch, but not now. I'll just get too mad at our justice system.
12-07-2008 @ 3:43PM
jon said...
thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you sooooooooooo much
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12-07-2008 @ 4:21PM
techstar25 said...
Thank you. Thank you. I completely forgot! I'll set the DVR right now!
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12-07-2008 @ 4:52PM
adam said...
Thank you Erik,
I had never cried watching a film, until today.
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12-07-2008 @ 5:43PM
Bill Dunmyer said...
I haven't seen this yet and won't be able to tonite (as I don't own a TV), but I will see it someday. It's great to see Cinematical getting behind non-Hollywood material such as this.
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12-07-2008 @ 8:20PM
Kaycee said...
Geez, people, grow a set.
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12-07-2008 @ 8:56PM
Sue said...
I stumbled upon this documentary today without having any idea of what I was watching. It was unbelievable. I can't stop thinking about this movie. It is extremely frustrating! It makes law abiding people never want to trust the justice system. It showed me the story of two people that have to be the strongest people around. The family is in my prayers tonight! They are amazing people and clearly demonstrate how they are using something horrible to change things. What an inspiration.
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1-05-2009 @ 1:25PM
Tom said...
Hi Sue,
Do you know when it will be shown again?
12-09-2008 @ 6:41PM
Lesa said...
I, too, stumbled across this documentary this afternoon. It is one of the best documentary films I have seen in a long time. If it hasn't been submitted to Sundance, it should be. In fact, it should be nominated for an Academy Award. Kuenne has made a masterpiece of love to his friend. Just fantastic. Tragic is an understatement. My heart goes out to his family.
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12-07-2008 @ 9:55PM
Kelly said...
I am in the process of watching "Dear Zachary" for the 2nd time today. I was so overcome with emotion, I do not recall the last time something touched me so deeply. In my unprofessional opinion, this documentary was done wonderfully leaving out nothing. It is the simple story of something horrific, but will make you fall in love with Andrew and Zachary and feel nothing but empathy and sympathy for all the family and friends. Whatever awards there are out there for documentaries...this one by all means should be included in the running. How difficult it must have been to create this documentary and relive the entire tradgedy over an over all for the sake of changing laws to protect the innocent.
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12-07-2008 @ 10:59PM
Dan said...
I am so glad you reminded me about this, I forgot! I have been clamoring ever since your review, and I missed the 9 o' clock showing, shit! So, it looks like I'm going to have to catch it at midnight and be exhausted when I go to class tomorrow. I have a feeling it will be worth it!
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12-07-2008 @ 11:46PM
LORIE AND DAVID said...
MY HUSBAND AND I JUST FINISHED WATCHING DEAR ZACHARY ON MSNBC, AND WE ARE APPALED THAT THEY WOULD EVEN LET HER WALK THE STREET, LET ALONE HAVE CUSTODY OF THE ZACHARY, OR HER OTHER CHILDREN. THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN NO BAIL OR BOND OR WHATEVER IT IS IN NEWFOUNDLAND. WE HOPE THIS DOCUMETARY AND YOUR FIGHT REALLY MAKE A CHANGE!
GOD BLESS!
I was unable to visit the website, it's temporarily down. =(
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12-07-2008 @ 11:08PM
Adam said...
dear Kate and David,
If you the director gets this comment just wanted to tell you that I'm so sorry for your families loss. It made me cry and thank god for the relationship I have with my family! Thank You so much for sharing your story and I would like you to respond via email.
Wish you and your family the best!
Take Care
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12-07-2008 @ 11:17PM
Ivan said...
This documentary was absolutely breath-taking, heart-breaking, and tear-jerking...and yet, I was left inspired by the strength and courage displayed by a mother and father who were forced to endure a pain and tragedy, the depth of which I could not even try to measure. I will never forget what I saw tonight. I wish to know them....it would be such an honor. Amazing....a cinematic masterpiece.
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12-07-2008 @ 11:17PM
Fred Maurer said...
Just happened across this film and it touched my heart. I have cried and prayed tonight.
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12-08-2008 @ 12:43AM
Gayla said...
My heart broke twice tonight for Andrew's parents. I can't imagine how they have gone on in the face of such unnecessary tragedy. God bless them, I will remember them in my prayers.
Each person in authority who could have prevented the tragedy has the blood of innocents on their hands; it's no wonder they had no comments to make when contacted. Every Canadian should write and protest until the laws are changed. The necessary address is at http://www.dearzachary.com
Again, my heart and thoughts are with the Bagbys and the friends and "brothers" who are having to live without Andrew and Zachary. May God bless and comfort each of you.
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12-08-2008 @ 2:23AM
David R. said...
It made me cry,,, nothing at times in my life of 47 years besides
minor losses of pets, distant friends or co-workers has ever had this type/such an impact on me...
I have a 16 month old baby son, and hope that someday when he is grown and has his family,,, he will see this..
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12-08-2008 @ 2:26AM
valerie baker said...
I applaud both parent. I am still feeing the pain... I was the story twice. Lots of people need to be in jail. Kate and David are two special people. I have have seen hurt, have been hurt, you two... God bless. Wishes you a long and Happy life May god heal your heart. If I know nothing for sure I know that love got you through this. Love for each other love for you son, love for your grand child and the love you are receiving from all those people around you. All I a can say I am glad I am a channel surfer. Your story touches me to the core.
Thanks for sharing.
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12-09-2008 @ 11:11PM
Sandy said...
This is by far the best documentary I have ever seen. I enjoy a lot of the political shows on MSNBC but did not realize they were adding this new format. I am sure they could not have selected a better one to start with.
I could not think of a better gift for Zachary. I am sure Zachary watched it with the rest of us and Andrew's parents will have the hard copy.
For those of you who didn't like something sad, depressing, teary eyed etc. there was much more. It is all of those things and much much more. Andrew had a great family and friends and the documentary brought them to you. Yes I cried first with grief, then with anger and now with hope.
I agree...this should be targeted for some awards
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