Written by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, Andres Mother is the story of Katherine Gerard (Sada Thompson) who has lost her son to AIDS. Set at Andres memorial service, the film follows Katherines 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).