Forgetting Dad (2008)

If your father no longer remembers you, does he stop being your father?

Forgetting Dad (2008) poster

A man suffers a minor car accident, and a week later constructs a new identity, claiming he can't "remember" being a father. Nearly twenty years later, his amnesia persists, yet no brain damage or physical cause are ever found. Enthralling and thought-provoking, "Forgetting Dad" offers an award-winning case study of dissociation, parental abandonment, and family enmenshment in mental illness.

Director: Rick Minnich, Matt Sweetwood
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date:
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

memory loss

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forgetting Dad about?
A man suffers a minor car accident, and a week later constructs a new identity, claiming he can't "remember" being a father. Nearly twenty years later, his amnesia persists, yet no brain damage or physical cause are ever found. Enthralling and thought-provoking, "Forgetting Dad" offers an award-winning case study of dissociation, parental abandonment, and family enmenshment in mental illness.
Who directed Forgetting Dad?
Forgetting Dad was directed by Rick Minnich, Matt Sweetwood.
How long is Forgetting Dad?
Forgetting Dad has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
What genre is Forgetting Dad?
Forgetting Dad is a Documentary film.
Where was Forgetting Dad produced?
Forgetting Dad was produced in Germany.