
Grab your lawn chair and head to Hemisfair Park for an evening of community, film, and conversation.
The Dads is an Emmy Award-winning short documentary (Netflix, 2023) that chronicles fathers of trans and nonbinary children as they are forced to choose between country and family amid a new right-wing administration and a conservative Supreme Court. Filmed across retreats in rural Maine and Minnesota, protests, family milestones, and a pivotal U.S. Supreme Court decision, the film captures a national reckoning with remarkable intimacy — directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Luchina Fisher and executive produced by Dwyane Wade.
Come early to explore the Resource Fair, where you can connect with local organizations and grab some swag before the movie begins.
📅 Event Schedule
- 7:00 PM — Guest Arrival & Resource Fair Walk-About
- 7:45 PM — Panel Discussion Begins
- 8:30 PM — Panel Ends / Documentary Begins at Sunset
- 10:00 PM — Load-out
🎥 Watch the trailer: The Dads — Official Trailer
🗣️ Live Panel Discussion
Stick around after the film for a deep dive into the themes of The Dads with:
- Luchina Fisher — Director/Producer
- Stephen Chukumba — Producer
- Ed Diaz — Parent
- Moderated by Chris Chun
🧺 What to Bring
- Lawn chairs
- Blankets
- Snacks & non-alcoholic beverages
Free and open to the public.
Get your free ticket: thriveyouthcenter.networkforgood.com
Connect with them:
- 🌐 Website