The Eyes of Tammy Faye

Year: 2021
Description: Cast includes Louis Cancelmi, Jessica Chastain, Vincent D'Onofrio, Andrew Garfield, Sam Jaeger, Cherry Jones, Fredric Lehne, Gabriel Olds, and Mark Wystrach.
Dramatized biography of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker (played by Jessica Chastain), who diverged from many in the Christian evangelical community by promoting LGBTQ rights and openly supporting people with HIV/AIDS in the 1980s.
Director: Showalter, Michael
Writer: Sylvia, Abe
Producer: Carmichael, Kelly; Chastain, Jessica; Pritzker, Gigi; Shane, Rachel
Cinematographer: Gioulakis, Mike
Editor: Markey, Mary Jo
Production Team: Searchlight Pictures, TSG Entertainment, Freckle Films, and MWM Studios
Genre: Feature Film
Drama
Content Notes: Drug use
Source: Based on the documentary The Eyes of Tammy Faye (2000) directed by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato
Language: English
Available with dubbed French dialogue
Media Format: 1 DVD (126 min.), 1 Blu-ray disc (126 min.), or 1 streaming video (126 min.)
Type: Color
Additional Content: The DVD and Blu-ray disc include a behind-the-scenes featurette.
Production Notes: Jessica Chastain earned the 2021 Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Tammy Faye Bakker.
Updated: 09-26-2024

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