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Synopsis
An intimate and powerful documentary that explores the legacy of absent fathers within Black communities in North America and the Caribbean. Driven by the director’s personal quest, the film weaves together the stories of women from Canada and Guadeloupe who grew up amid the silence, the wounds, and the resilience left behind by their fathers’ absence. Through their voices, a broader history unfolds: a history stretching back centuries, in which forced displacement and systemic ruptures have profoundly shaped family structures, memory, and ties of belonging. Blending personal narrative with historical perspective, *Father’s Day* examines the tensions between love and freedom, the weight of invisible legacies, and the persistent desire to reconnect with broken family ties.
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Habibata Ouarme is an emerging Canadian filmmaker. She was recently awarded a Canada Council for the Arts research grant for her next project, 1001 couronnes pour ma tête, a look at the history and culture of African and Afro-descendant hairstyles. She serves on the board of RAFIQ, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping Quebec’s immigrant and racialized women. She is currently exploring ideas to bring her unique perspective to her first short drama.
