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Daddy & Papa
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"Inspirational!"
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Daddy & Papa is a one-hour documentary video that opens a candid window on the personal, cultural, and political implications of gay fatherhood. From surrogacy, foster care, and interracial adoption, to the complexities of gay divorce, to the legal battle around gay parenting, Daddy & Papa presents a revealing look at some of the gay dads who are breaking new ground in the ever-changing landscape of the American family. The film utilizes an accessible, first-person narrative to create an intimate portrayal of gay dads, following the filmmaker and his partner on the their rocky, and sometimes amusing, journey to parenthood. Along the way, we meet other gay dads: a single father confronting the isolation of raising at-risk kids in a gay, and largely childless, neighborhood; a healthcare worker battling Florida state law to adopt the child who for five years has called him "Dad;" and a couple and their nine-year-old daughter, whose biggest problem is not that her parents are gay but that they are divorced. Daddy & Papa takes an unflinching look at some of the complex issues surrounding gay fatherhood, including the effect of sexual orientation on children, the challenge of white gay men raising African American kids, the changing relationship of gay fathers to the gay community, and the real impact on children of being raised without a mother. In the process, it reveals a new picture of what it means to be a family. For tips on facilitating a community forum, information on adoption and foster care, an overview of legal issues, and more, download our 8-page Discussion Guide from the Study Resources section. Appropriate for:
57 minutes • VHS • Closed
Captioned
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REVIEWS "Splendid ... Students from a variety of social science disciplines would greatly benefit from seeing this delightful video, including psychology, sociology, government, anthropology, gender studies, sexuality studies, and policy studies. I will use Daddy & Papa for years to come." "With emotional intelligence, humor, honesty, and courage, Daddy and Papa brings to life the rich social and racial diversity and challenges of gay parenting. This artful, heart-full documentary should be mandatory viewing for every family judge, social worker, educator, mental health professional, policy maker, and neighbor." "The controversial subject of gay adoption gets thorough and sympathetic consideration...(in) this thought provoking film." "Wise, honest, and provocative, this intimate look at the state of gay fatherhood at the dawn of the 21st century is highly recommended." "Takes into account many of the complex issues of parenting, especially cross-race adoption, the ethics of surrogacy, and the effect on relationships, including the children. An extremely useful film for classroom teaching."
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