I Was Lorena Bobbitt

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I Was Lorena Bobbitt
GenreDrama
Written byBarbara Nance
Directed by Danishka Esterhazy
Starring Luke Humphrey
Dani Montalvo
Narrated byLorena Gallo
Country of originCanada
United States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducersJeff Vanderwal
Kim Bondi
Lorena Gallo
Sherri Rufh
Andy Streitfeld
Charles Tremayne
Cinematography Maya Bankovic
EditorHugh Elchuk
Running time110 minutes
Production company Cineflix
Original release
Network Lifetime
ReleaseMay 25, 2020 (2020-05-25)

I Was Lorena Bobitt is a 2020 Canadian-American dramatic television film, directed by Danishka Esterhazy. [1] The film stars Luke Humphrey and Dani Montalvo as John and Lorena Bobbitt, the Virginia couple whose troubled marriage became international news in 1993 when Lorena cut off her husband's penis with a knife. [2]

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Although primarily acted as a dramatic story, the film also includes some narration by Lorena Bobbitt Gallo herself. [3] Its cast also included Niamh Wilson, Patrice Goodman, Richard Clarkin and Dan Lett.

The film premiered May 25, 2020 on Lifetime. [4] Its broadcast was accompanied by a special public service announcement promoting services to combat domestic violence, starring Humphrey, Montalvo and Gallo. [4]

Awards

AwardDate of CeremonyCategoryNomineesResultReference
Canadian Screen Awards April 2022 Best TV Movie Jeff Vanderwal, Kim Bondi, Lorena Gallo, Sherri Rufh, Andy Streitfeld, Charles TremayneWon [5]
Best Lead Actor in a Television Film or MiniseriesLuke HumphreyWon
Best Lead Actress in a Television Film or MiniseriesDani MontalvoNominated [6]
Best Direction in a TV MovieDanishka EsterhazyWon [5]
Best Writing in a TV MovieBarbara NanceWon
Best Photography in a Drama Program or Series Maya Bankovic Nominated [6]

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