The Eyes of Tammy Faye

Name: The Eyes of Tammy Faye
Genre: Biography, Documentary
Released: July 21, 2000
Duration: 79 min
Rating: 69

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Lions Gate Films | Release Date: July 21, 2000 | PG-13

Summary: A documentary about the life and times of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker Messner.

Director: Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato

Genre(s): Biography, Documentary

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 79 min

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Kim Morgan

A hilarious, sad and sometimes-inspiring documentary directed by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, the film is an all-out Tammy valentine -- campy, dramatic and, of course, makeup-smeared. And better than any melodrama you'll see this year.

Dallas Observer Luke Y. Thompson

It contains nary a dull moment. Read full review

Steven Rea

It's a tale of survival and kitsch that will win you over.

David Sterritt

Riveting stuff. Read full review

Mr. Showbiz Kevin Maynard

All in all, she comes off as quite a complex creature.

Kenneth Turan

(To be) thoroughly enjoyed as a privileged look at one of the loopiest of late 20th century lives. Read full review

Michael Atkinson

Cannot help but be merely another debacle that Tammy Faye will survive, eyelashes and integrity intact. Read full review

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PeteyA.

Sep 6, 2006

I rented this on Netflix expecting very little but was pleasantly surprised. I don't think it's for everyone...I think it definitely has a "gay" appeal, though I don't know if I can exactly articulate why (other than RuPaul's narration and a cameo by Jim J. Bullock!). I I rented this on Netflix expecting very little but was pleasantly surprised. I don't think it's for everyone...I think it definitely has a "gay" appeal, though I don't know if I can exactly articulate why (other than RuPaul's narration and a cameo by Jim J. Bullock!). I did appreciate that the filmmakers did not come to "bury" televangelism and the only person really vilified in the movie is Jerry Falwell and not Christians in general. And the old footage of Tammy singing and her sock puppetry is a hoot!… Expand

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VicFerrari

Jan 18, 2022

Jessica Chastain does a good job, but the central character lacks depth and realism. Obviously these are trademarks of Tammy Faye, but the production fails to confront the character with the consequences of her worldview and lifestyle. She is portrayed as a victim of her family, husband, andJessica Chastain does a good job, but the central character lacks depth and realism. Obviously these are trademarks of Tammy Faye, but the production fails to confront the character with the consequences of her worldview and lifestyle. She is portrayed as a victim of her family, husband, and ultimately her own naivety and stupidity. Greed and ego don't come into it.… Expand

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