Posts
Daddy Don't Go Movie Screening at 18th Annual Families and Fathers National Conference
Daddy Don't Go
pureland pictures partners
SPECIAL SCREENING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2017
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
Join Fathers & Families Coalition of America at our 18th Annual Families and Fathers National Conference as we host Pureland Pictures as part of a very special screening during our Opening Night Welcome Reception, Tuesday, February 28, 2017 open to all conference guests as you hear why the producers, directors and writers of this powerful documentary show the influence of father on a child's life. This is an emotional relaity of millions of children who's fathers never give up, regardless of life circumstances.
Event Location:
Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
6101 West Century Boulevard. Los Angeles, CA 90045
18th Annual Families and Fathers National Conference
Learn More Here
“Being the product of a fatherless household, "Daddy Don't Go" delves into an issue that’s close to my heart. The media inundates us with the notion that men from impoverished areas are absent fathers but meanwhile there are millions of men fighting to be active in their children’s lives. "Daddy Don’t Go" chronicles the journeys of four such men and their respective battles to parent their children. It’s time men like Alex, Omar, Nelson and Roy have a platform to challenge the deadbeat dad stereotype.”
-Omar Epps, Executive Producer of “Daddy Don’t Go" is an award-winning actor, having starred in the hit FOX medical drama “House” for 8 seasons. Epps received an NAACP Image Award for “Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series” in both 2007 and 2008. As someone who grew up fatherless, the issues in “Daddy Don’t Go” resonate with Omar personally and are close to his heart.
"As a father of three children and a lifelong advocate for children, families and community building, this emotionally gripping and powerful film comes at the right time to continue a much needed conversation. It also gives a voice to countless voiceless fathers who work hard everyday to hold it together and give their children a fulfilled life. Emily and the rest of the team have poured 4 years of blood, sweat and tears into this passion project and I'm honored to be a part of it."
-Malik Yoba, Executive Producer of “Daddy Don’t Go" starred in FOX’s hit drama “New York Undercover,” played a pivotal role in the first season of “Empire,” and has gained cult status with the sci-fi epic “Alphas.” As a father of three children and a lifelong advocate for children, families and community building, Yoba believes “Daddy Don’t Go” comes at the right time to continue a much-needed conversation.
EMILY ABT, DIRECTOR/PRODUCER (Pictured far right) One of Variety Magazine’s “Top 10 Directors to Watch,” Emily Abt has produced and directed documentaries for PBS, OWN, MTV, Showtime and the Sundance Channel. She also directs commercial campaigns, most recently for Johnson & Johnson. Abt earned her MFA from Columbia University and received a Fulbright fellowship for her thesis film. Her documentary features include “Take It From Me” (2001 POV) and “All of Us” (Showtime’s 2008 World AIDS Day film). Abt’s first narrative feature, “Toe to Toe,” premiered at Sundance 2009 and was released in 2010 by Strand Releasing. “Audrey’s Run,” Abt’s most recent narrative feature which she wrote and will direct, is currently in development. Paula Patton, Mike Epps, Pablo Schreiber and Jurnee Smollett will star, Blythe Robertson and Mike Bowes are producing. Abt is represented by Ava Greenfield at ICM.
SUZETTE BURTON, CO-PRODUCER/OUTREACH COORDINATOR (Pictured second to right) Suzette Burton graduated from Pratt Institute with a BFA in Film/Video in 2006. During her time at Pratt, Suzette created the first part of a documentary entitled “Disconnected” about her father's mysterious death and his absence from her life. Since graduating from film school, Suzette has worked as a producer on “The Maury Povich Show,” “The Tyra Banks Show” and “Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane.” Suzette currently works at John Jay College of Criminal Justice as a videographer and video editor.
Fathers & Families Coalition of America
424-225-1323 [direct line]
10630 Town Center Dr., #103
Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730
