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Sherrybaby

Sherrybaby

No one makes it alone

20066.11h 36m

Overview

After serving time in prison, former drug addict Sherry Swanson returns home to reclaim her young daughter from family members who have been raising the child. Sherry's family, especially her sister-in-law, doubt Sherry's ability to be a good mother, and Sherry finds her resolve to stay clean slowly weakening.

Directed by Laurie Collyer
Written by Laurie Collyer
Produced by Lemore Syvan, Marc Turtletaub
Box OfficeBudget: $2.0MRevenue: $623K

Top Cast

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Sherry Swanson

Brad William Henke

Brad William Henke

Bobby Swanson

Sam Bottoms

Sam Bottoms

Bob Swanson Sr.

Giancarlo Esposito

Giancarlo Esposito

Parole Officer Hernandez

Bridget Barkan

Bridget Barkan

Lynette Swanson

Ryan Simpkins

Ryan Simpkins

Alexis Parks

Kate Burton

Kate Burton

Marcia Swanson

Rio Hackford

Rio Hackford

Andy Kelly

Danny Trejo

Danny Trejo

Dean Walker

Michelle Hurst

Michelle Hurst

Dorothy Washington

Themes & Keywords

new jerseyex-conheroin addictwoman directormother daughter relationship

About Sherrybaby

Sherrybaby is a drama film released in 2006 exploring themes of new jersey, ex-con, heroin addict, woman director, mother daughter relationship. Directed by Laurie Collyer, it stars Maggie Gyllenhaal, Brad William Henke, Sam Bottoms. After serving time in prison, former drug addict Sherry Swanson returns home to reclaim her young daughter from family members who have been raising the child. Sherry's family, especially her sister-in-law, doubt Sherry's ability to be a good mother, and Sherry finds her resolve to stay clean slowly weakening.

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