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Paternal Rites

20181h 22mMovie

The question of how to approach an abusive past is tackled head-on in this contemplative mix of home movies, collage and interviews. After years of attempting to heal from the actions of an abusive grandfather, Rosskam presents a series of…

DirectorJules Rosskam

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