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202575 minPGdocumentary

Seen

202575 minPGdocumentary

Parents confront their childhood coping mechanisms, exploring the impact of emotional well-being on child brain development and family dynamics.

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Hailey Bartholomew

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Parents confront their childhood coping mechanisms, exploring the impact of emotional well-being on child brain development and family dynamics.

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Hailey Bartholomewdirector

Hailey Bartholomewwriter

Maggie Dentcast

Billy Garveycast

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Parents confront their childhood coping mechanisms in "Seen," a 75-minute documentary set to release in 2025. The film examines how personal healing can influence parenting practices and affect child brain development. It draws on scientific research to illustrate the connection between a parent's emotional well-being and their children's growth. By addressing an often-overlooked aspect of parenting, "Seen" aims to fill a significant gap in current narratives surrounding family dynamics and mental health.

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