My Father (2000)
This short documentary is a tribute to the unknown father. Emerging filmmaker Danic Champoux poses the question "How many men still have to uproot themselves and leave their families to get work?" as he sets out to search for his own father. He wonders about these men who are labourers, itinerants, and mostly nameless, but who are all exemplary providers. But at what cost? This film was produced as part of the Libres Courts collection of first-time documentary shorts.
Director: Danic Champoux
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date: January 1, 2000
Production: ONF | NFB
Original Language: en
Keywords
father, family, labor
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Father about?
- This short documentary is a tribute to the unknown father. Emerging filmmaker Danic Champoux poses the question "How many men still have to uproot themselves and leave their families to get work?" as he sets out to search for his own father. He wonders about these men who are labourers, itinerants, and mostly nameless, but who are all exemplary providers. But at what cost? This film was produced as part of the Libres Courts collection of first-time documentary shorts.
- Who directed My Father?
- My Father was directed by Danic Champoux.
- How long is My Father?
- My Father has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
- What genre is My Father?
- My Father is a Documentary film.