Dear Jesse
1998, English. Directed by Tim Kirkman.
In 1996, at age 30, native son Tim Kirkman returns to North Carolina to explore the parallels and differences between himself and Jesse Helms: they're from the same town and college, with media interests, from families blessed by adoptions, Baptists by upbringing.
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- 1h 22m
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- None listed
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- English
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- 10 October 1998
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Dear Jesse runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
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Who directed Dear Jesse?
Dear Jesse (1998) was directed by Tim Kirkman.