Cousin Bobby
Originally released in 1992. Cousin Bobby is a documentary film. directed by Jonathan Demme. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Robert W. Castle and Jonathan Demme
Synopsis
Robert Castle is the idealistic pastor of St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Harlem, and also the cousin of filmmaker Jonathan Demme. Demme's affectionate portrait of his cousin traces Castle's story, beginning with his first parish assignment, in New Jersey in the early 1960s, in an increasingly African-American-populated neighborhood rocked by violence and civil rights protests. The film raises intimate discussions of race, faith and family, while also showing Castle's daily routine as a pastor.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 29, 1992
33 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Spain
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Tesauro
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cousin Bobby about?
Robert Castle is the idealistic pastor of St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Harlem, and also the cousin of filmmaker Jonathan Demme. Demme's affectionate portrait of his cousin traces Castle's story, ...
Who directed Cousin Bobby?
Cousin Bobby was directed by Jonathan Demme.
How long is Cousin Bobby?
Cousin Bobby has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Cousin Bobby released?
Cousin Bobby was released on May 29, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cousin Bobby?
The main cast of Cousin Bobby includes Robert W. Castle, Jonathan Demme.