Mommy Dead and Dearest
“In this family, every illness was a lie - except the mother's.”
Synopsis
Child abuse, mental illness, and forbidden love converge in this mystery involving a mother and daughter who were thought to be living a fairy tale life that turned out to be a living nightmare.
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Mommy Dead and Dearest (HBO Documentary Films)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-04-13
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Gypsy-Rose Blanchard
Self
Dee Dee Blanchard
Self (archive footage)
Rod Blanchard
Self - Gypsy's Father
Kristy Blanchard
Self - Gypsy's Stepmother
Jim Arnott
Self - Sheriff
David Blanchard
Self - Gypsy's Neighbor (archive footage)
Michelle Dean
Self - Freelance Journalist
Marc Feldman
Self - Munchausen Expert
Bernard Flatersten
Self - Pediatric Neurologist
Nicholas Godejohn
Self - Gypsy's Boyfriend (archive footage)
Charles Goldhammer
Self - Nick's Stepfather (archive footage)
Stephanie Goldhammer
Self - Nick's Mother (archive footage)
Calvin Holden
Self - Judge (archive footage)
Linda Ong
Self - Reporter
Dan Patterson
Self - Prosecutor
Release History & Theatrical Window
South by Southwest Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erin Lee Carr
- Original Score
- Ian Hultquist
- Original Title
- Mommy Dead and Dearest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- HBO Documentary Films, Abstract
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erin Lee Carr
Ian Hultquist
Bryan Sarkinen
Andrew Coffman
Andrew Rossi, Sheila Nevins, Erin Lee Carr
Department Leadership Roster
Erin Lee Carr
Director
Andrew Coffman
Editor
Bryan Sarkinen
Director of Photography
Andrew Rossi
Producer
Ian Hultquist
Original Music Composer
Erin Lee Carr
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mommy Dead and Dearest
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What is Mommy Dead and Dearest about?
Child abuse, mental illness, and forbidden love converge in this mystery involving a mother and daughter who were thought to be living a fairy tale life that turned out to be a living nightmare.
Who directed Mommy Dead and Dearest?
Mommy Dead and Dearest was directed by Erin Lee Carr.
Who stars in Mommy Dead and Dearest?
The principal cast of Mommy Dead and Dearest includes Gypsy-Rose Blanchard, Dee Dee Blanchard, Rod Blanchard, Kristy Blanchard, Jim Arnott.
When was Mommy Dead and Dearest released and how long is it?
Mommy Dead and Dearest was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Mommy Dead and Dearest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mommy Dead and Dearest was composed by Ian Hultquist.