FATHERLESS
A powerful documentary about growing up without a father
Three personal stories. One shared absence. What happens when a father is missing?
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About the documentary
Fatherless explores the impact of growing up without a father.
Not only on the individual but across families and society as a whole.
Through intimate personal stories, the documentary reveals how absence can shape identity,self-worth, behavior and relationships later in life.
It looks beyond individual experiences to uncover deeper patterns: how family dynamics, systemic influences and inter-generational cycles play a role in development.
At the same time, Fatherless opens up space for reflection and dialogue about responsibility, connection, the possibility of breaking patterns and rebuilding relationships.
Testimonial
I couldn’t watch the whole documentary. It stirred up a lot in me and brought back things from my own trauma that I’m still trying to process.
Watching this made me realise what I did to my son. I abandoned him. I wasn't a good mother and it hurts to look back even though I didn't know better at the time.
After seeing this, I felt the need to call my son and check in on him. I can now understand my own mother’s choices.
As a therapist, I had an idea of what the documentary would be about. But after watching it I realized there are so many deeper layers behind the idea of Fatherless.
I’m here as a professional, but also personally. This is my story. I know so many people around me who are still struggling with their past.