Film About a Father Who

Documentary

2020, Movie, 1h 14min

From 1984 to 2019, Lynne Sachs shot film of her father, a bon vivant and pioneering businessman. This documentary is her attempt to understand the web that connects a child to her parent and a sister to her siblings. As the startling facts mount, Sachs as a daughter discovers more about her father than she had ever hoped to reveal.

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Critic Jenny Nulf

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By using a mixture of 8mm film to pristine digital, her experimental documentary feels worn, an eclectic mixture of home videos that blends in with the film’s familial nature.

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In this powerful documentary, a filmmaker embarks on a personal journey to understand her father, a charismatic and enigmatic figure who has been shrouded in mystery for decades. Through a collection of candid footage shot over the years, she uncovers shocking truths and unexpected revelations that challenge her perceptions of family and identity. As the film unfolds, she grapples with the complexities of her father's life, and in the process, discovers unexpected truths about herself and her own place within the family. A poignant and thought-provoking exploration of the ties that bind us, this film is a must-see for anyone who has ever questioned their own sense of self.

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