SYNOPSIS
Just in time for the holiday, FROM FATHERLESS TO FATHERHOOD is a documentary film that explores the causes, effects and possible solutions to father absence in African-American communities. Additionally, the film provides examples of men who are fostering quality relationships with their children, families and therefore, their communities. The film is rooted in the real lives of men, women and children and buttressed by the perspectives of Multi Grammy-Award winning Gospel Recording Artist, Kirk Franklin, Dr. Steve Perry (CNN’s Eduction Contributor), Reverend DeForest B. Soaries (CNN’s Black in America: Almighty Debt) and Jeff Robinson (MBK Entertainment).
FROM FATHERLESS TO FATHERHOOD
US/2012/82mins/Color
DIRECTOR: Kobie Brown
WRITERS: Kobie Brown, Njeri Brown
PRODUCER: Kobie Brown
CINEMATOGRAPHER: Shawn Peters
EDITORS: Darnell Taylor, Joe Saito
FEATURING: Kirk Franklin, Dr. Steve Perry, Rev. DeForest B. Soaries, DaShaun “Jiwe” Morris, Jeff Robinson, and others