"American Playhouse" Andre's Mother 1990

Written by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, Andre's Mother is the story of Katherine Gerard (Sada Thompson) who has lost her son to AIDS. Set at Andre's memorial service, the film follows Katherine's journey as she confronts the death of her son, the anguish of his lover Cal Porter (Richard Thomas), and, in flashbacks, the key moments of denial and miscommunication with those closest to her. Originally broadcast as part of "American Playhouse" on PBS (season nine, episode four).

Cast:

Sada Thompson
Andre's Mother 

Richard Thomas
Cal 

Sylvia Sidney
Mrs. Downes 

Haviland Morris
Penny 

Richard Venture
Arthur 

Arthur Hanket
Joel Korman 

• Terrence McNally's Andre's Mother