The Dads (SXSW)

Get ready for an intimate and powerful documentary experience! The Dads is the feature-length expansion of the Emmy-Award winning Netflix short film, now screening at SXSW 2026.

This compelling documentary follows fathers of trans and nonbinary children as they navigate an unprecedented national moment. Filmed over a year across retreats in rural Maine and Minnesota, the film captures their journeys through family milestones, protests, and pivotal Supreme Court decisions. Through stunning verite footage and candid interviews, The Dads presents fatherhood as an act of radical resistance.

Directed by Luchina Fisher and executive produced by Dwyane Wade, this deeply personal film offers a remarkable window into how these fathers choose family in challenging times. Whether you're looking for thought-provoking cinema, stories of love and resilience, or simply a powerful documentary experience, The Dads delivers all of that and more.

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