Forgetting Dad
"If your father no longer remembers you, does he stop being your father?"
Originally released in 2008. Forgetting Dad is a documentary film. directed by Rick Minnich. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 22, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (12 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
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 ...
Who directed Forgetting Dad?
Forgetting Dad was directed by Rick Minnich.
How long is Forgetting Dad?
Forgetting Dad has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Forgetting Dad released?
Forgetting Dad was released on November 22, 2008 in theaters.