Project Detail

Fathers

Synopsis

A powerful film that interrogates and challenges stereotypes surrounding the role of the black father in modern society.

Details

Year
2019
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
5 min 2 sec
Director
Dumas Haddad
Producer
Ade Adesina
Editor
Dumas Haddad
Director of Photography
Olan Collardy
Composer
Azekel
Principal cast
Azekel, Sophia Thakur

Genre

Production Status

Production Company

ByUsGroup Films

Sales Company

dumashaddad@gmail.com

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