News
Giving a Voice to Young Dads
Friday Aug 17, 2007
What do we think we know about teenaged fathers?
If we're honest, most of us would have to admit we have assumptions and beliefs, but little in the way of real knowledge about young fathers. Anybody who wants to actually know about men who become dads in their teens - how they see themselves, the challenges they face, and how they feel about their children — should watch Believe in me!/Je suis là!. This new DVD chronicles the work of FIRA's Young Fathers Cluster, led by Annie Devault, professor of social work at the Université du Québec en Outaouais
Believe in me!/Je suis là! is the first Canadian film to provide a window into the lives and, more importantly, the minds of a group of young dads. The 26-minute documentary, made by Tamás Wormser, of Artesian Films, gives young fathers a voice: a chance to talk about their aspirations, their frustrations, their mistakes, their pride in the children and also the enormous obstacles they face if they want to be involved in their children's lives.
To read the full story click here.
