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Logline:
A trove of home video tapes spurs a filmmaker to investigate repressed parts of his past and come to terms with his own identity. A search for the cause of his father’s sudden suicide turns into a cathartic journey of reconnection and healing.
Major mental health organizations such as the UK Mental Health Foundation, Workman Arts, Distress and Crisis Ontario, Ontario Shores, University of Rochester Department of Psychology and more have recognized My Dad's Tapes as a valuable tool for sparking honest, thoughtful conversations around mental health, suicide, grief, and identity. Educators, mental health professionals, and community organizers have praised its potential to open up dialogue in classrooms, support groups, and public forums.
We encourage you to utilize My Dad’s Tapes for both educational and community-based in-person and virtual screenings—offering a meaningful way to engage audiences in impactful conversations.
Our downloadable discussion guide can be used as a tool to enhance the impact of the film.