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202489 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Family Dynamics Lgbtq Rights

A Mother Apart

202489 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Staceyann Chin, a Jamaican American poet and LGBTQ+ activist, explores the complexities of motherhood and personal healing after her own childhood abandonment.

Family Dynamics Lgbtq Rights

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Laurie Townshend

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Staceyann Chin, a Jamaican American poet and LGBTQ+ activist, explores the complexities of motherhood and personal healing after her own childhood abandonment.

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Laurie Townshenddirector

Laurie Townshendwriter

Alison Duke

Alison Dukewriter

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Staceyann Chin, a Jamaican American poet and LGBTQ+ activist, explores the complexities of motherhood in "A Mother Apart." Having experienced abandonment by her own mother during childhood, Chin travels internationally to redefine the concept of mothering. Through her encounters with diverse families and communities, she examines themes of healing and forgiveness, challenging societal norms surrounding motherhood. The documentary highlights Chin's personal narrative while addressing broader issues of identity, belonging, and the transformative power of love across different cultures.

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