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200257 minPG-13documentary

4.5/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Lgbtq Rights Family Dynamics

Daddy and Papa

200257 minPG-13documentary

4.5/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Four families share their experiences of gay fatherhood in America, addressing challenges like surrogacy, interracial adoption, and legal recognition.

Lgbtq Rights Family Dynamics

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Four families share their experiences of gay fatherhood in America, addressing challenges like surrogacy, interracial adoption, and legal recognition.

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Johnny Symonsdirector

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Four families share their experiences of gay fatherhood in America. They discuss the processes of surrogacy and interracial adoption. The film addresses the challenges of gay divorce and the fight for legal recognition as parents. Directed by Johnny Symons, Daddy and Papa presents personal stories that reflect how these fathers are reshaping family structures. The documentary runs for 57 minutes and was released in 2002.

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