Trans Allegories in Film: 'Shrek' (2001)
Films can alleviate alienation by presenting realities where the viewers feelings are shared by onscreen characters. The film 'Shrek' can be interpreted as a transgender story.
The Pastor's Wife (2011)
Based on the true story of Matthew Winkler, a beloved minister who, in 2006, was found shot and killed in his Selmer, Tennessee home, his wife and young daughters missing. Authorities soon zeroed in on Matthew's wife, Mary, as the prime suspect in the murder. After her capture, the residents of Selmer were left to wonder what would drive Mary to shoot her husband in the back as he slept. They would get their answers during her trial, when what went on behind the closed doors of this seemingly perfect family was revealed for all to see.
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Based on the true story of Matthew Winkler, a beloved minister who, in 2006, was found shot and killed in his Selmer, Tennessee home, his wife and young daughters missing. Authorities soon zeroed in on Matthew's wife, Mary, as the prime suspect in the murder. After her capture, the residents of Selmer were left to wonder what would drive Mary to shoot her husband in the back as he slept. They would get their answers during her trial, when what went on behind the closed doors of this seemingly perfect family was revealed for all to see.
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Genre:Crime, Drama, TV Movie
Written By:Robert L. Freedman
In Theaters:11/5/2011
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Runtime:87 minutes
Studio:Front Street Pictures, Lifetime
Cast
Norma Bailey
Director
Rose McGowan
Mary Winkler
Martin Cummins
Steve Farese Sr.
Julia Sarah Stone
Hannah Winkler
Lilah Fitzgerald
Emily Winkler
Eric Keenleyside
Dan Winkler
Susan Hogan
Dr. Lynn Zager
Michael Shanks
Matthew Winkler
Dolores Drake
Diane Winkler
Carrie Genzel
Elizabeth Rice
Kirby Morrow
Walt Freeland
Mark McConchie
Judge Weber McCraw
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