Dear Zachary

[Andrew]

I just saw this today, and it's one of the best documentaries, and emotionally powerful movies that I've ever seen.

A filmmaker made this movie as a tribute to his murdered best friend, as a gift to the friend's son who would never know his father. Some may be familiar with the story, as much of it transpired in Newfoundland, and was in the news. I won't give away much else, but be prepared to feel sad, angry, inspired, and frustrated.

Trailer:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtyY0CXdiNo

Interestingly enough, I was just reading up about this one online and see that CBC Newsworld will air an abridged version this Sunday Oct, 25th on the Passionate Eye.

www.cbc.ca/documentaries/passionateeyeshowcase/2009/dearzachary/

[cigarviper]

Thanks. I set the PVR to record.

[Skilly]

David Bagby also wrote a book about his frustrations with the Canadian legal system and child and family services. Dance with the Devil: A Memoir of Murder and Loss



I have the book. I followed the case pretty closely. Tragic doesnt begin to describe it ....

[Andrew]

Oct 28, 2009 21:58:26 GMT -5 Skilly said:

David Bagby also wrote a book about his frustrations with the Canadian legal system and child and family services. Dance with the Devil: A Memoir of Murder and Loss



I have the book. I followed the case pretty closely. Tragic doesnt begin to describe it ....

I figured that you'd probably be familiar with the story, as it must have gotten a lot of press. I'll have to check out that book - thanks. I'd be interested to know more about the legal proceedings.

[Skilly]

Nov 1, 2009 20:35:12 GMT -5 Andrew said:

Oct 28, 2009 21:58:26 GMT -5 Skilly said:

David Bagby also wrote a book about his frustrations with the Canadian legal system and child and family services. Dance with the Devil: A Memoir of Murder and Loss



I have the book. I followed the case pretty closely. Tragic doesnt begin to describe it ....

I figured that you'd probably be familiar with the story, as it must have gotten a lot of press. I'll have to check out that book - thanks. I'd be interested to know more about the legal proceedings.

The legal proceedings centered around Turner's extradition back to the USA. She fled back to her native Newfoundland (this woman was very coniving and smart) because she knew that she would never be sent back to the US and face the death penalty, because of Canada's stance on capital punishment.

But the slap in the face to the Bagby's was that she was allowed to care for Zachary even though she was a suspected murderer. In the opinion of the Bagby's, well the impression I got from the book, was that they felt CFS spent more time and effort concerned with Turner's well being, and not enough concerned about what was best for Zachary.

[franko]

It was quite the documentary. Compelling to say the least.