I Was Lorena Bobbitt

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]

I Was Lorena Bobbitt
GenreDrama
Written byBarbara Nance
Directed byDanishka Esterhazy
StarringLuke 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
CinematographyMaya Bankovic
EditorHugh Elchuk
Running time110 minutes
Production companyCineflix
Release
Original networkLifetime
Original release
  • May 25, 2020 (2020-05-25)

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 Awards April 2022 Best TV Movie Jeff Vanderwal, Kim Bondi, Lorena Gallo, Sherri Rufh, Andy Streitfeld, Charles Tremayne Won [5]
Best Lead Actor in a Television Film or Miniseries Luke Humphrey Won
Best Lead Actress in a Television Film or Miniseries Dani Montalvo Nominated [6]
Best Direction in a TV Movie Danishka Esterhazy Won [5]
Best Writing in a TV Movie Barbara Nance Won
Best Photography in a Drama Program or Series Maya Bankovic Nominated [6]

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.


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