Just Like Me

The documentary film Just Like Me, explores the lives of fathers who have had little or no contact with their children. Through a unique and intimate lens, the film captures moments where fathers and their children care for each other’s hair, fostering a vulnerable exchange of touch and tradition. This portrayal delves into themes of family, cultural heritage, masculinity, and parenthood. At its heart, the film poses a poignant question: can the fractured bond between father and child find healing through this tender act of connection?

Year: 2022 Length (min): 15’

Directed by: Rafik Opti
Selections: The Black Archives, Bijlmerbios, Queer Is Not A Manifesto.