Father's Day
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| Released: | Montréal |
| Director: | Ayana O'Shun |
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| Genre: | Documentary |
| Length: | 75 minutes |
Father's Day Synopsis
Following the success of her first feature film, The Myth of the Black Woman, Ayana O'Shun now brings us Father's Day. This gripping documentary explores the phenomenon of absent fathers in Black communities, through the personal stories of the director and luminous, resilient women from Canada and Guadeloupe. Growing up in Quebec, Ayana was struck by the fact that half of all Black families in North America lived without a father (compared to one-fifth of families on average).
What are the reasons for this state of affairs? Does the history of Blacks in the Americas influence the defection of fathers? What are the consequences of this absence on their daughters, the women they become, and the community in general?
This documentary is a call to break the silence. It sheds light on the weight of social and historical heritage, the consequences of life choices, the complexities of love and freedom, and the hopes of healing and renewal.