I Was Lorena Bobbitt Explained

Genre:Drama
Director:Danishka Esterhazy
Starring:Luke Humphrey
Dani Montalvo
Narrated:Lorena Gallo
Country:Canada
United States
Language:English
Producer:Jeff Vanderwal
Kim Bondi
Lorena Gallo
Sherri Rufh
Andy Streitfeld
Charles Tremayne
Editor:Hugh Elchuk
Cinematography:Maya Bankovic
Runtime:110 minutes
Company:Cineflix
Network:Lifetime

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]

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

!Award!Date of Ceremony!Category!Nominees!Result!Reference
Canadian Screen AwardsApril 2022Best TV MovieJeff Vanderwal, Kim Bondi, Lorena Gallo, Sherri Rufh, Andy Streitfeld, Charles Tremayne[5]
Best Lead Actor in a Television Film or Miniseries Luke Humphrey
Best Lead Actress in a Television Film or Miniseries Dani Montalvo[6]
Best Direction in a TV MovieDanishka Esterhazy
Best Writing in a TV MovieBarbara Nance
Best Photography in a Drama Program or SeriesMaya Bankovic

Notes and References

  1. Megan Sunday, "'I Was Lorena Bobbitt' lets Bobbitt tell her side of the story". The Spool, May 27, 2020.
  2. Denise Petski, "‘I Was Lorena Bobbitt’: Dani Montalvo & Luke Humphrey To Star In Lifetime Movie". Deadline Hollywood, March 5, 2020.
  3. Stacy Lambe, "Lorena Bobbitt on Reclaiming Her Story With New Lifetime Film". Entertainment Tonight, May 22, 2020.
  4. Rick and Christina Gables, "‘I Was Lorena Bobbitt’: Sneak Peek at ‘Ripped From the Headlines’ Feature". TV Insider, May 23, 2020.
  5. Greg David, "Tim Rozon, Ayisha Issa, Kaniehtiio Horn and Tallboyz win during Night 4 of the 2022 Canadian Screen Awards". TV, eh?, April 7, 2022.
  6. Brent Furdyk, "2022 Canadian Screen Award Nominees Announced, ‘Sort Of’ & ‘Scarborough’ Lead The Pack". ET Canada, February 15, 2022.