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Video: Dear Philadelphia

With the help of their family, friends, and faith, three fathers unravel the incomparable partnership of forgiveness and community in North Philadelphia.

Director: Renee Maria Osubu

Running time: 27 minutes

Renee Osubu is a British-Nigerian photographer & director. Her work often investigates themes of community, identity and childhood. She is best known for her photo series, ‘Dear Philadelphia’, which developed into a short film. The film had its international premiere at Sundance Film Festival and won the Jury award for Best Short Doc at Blackstar, before going on to qualify for an Oscar and Bafta.
Still shot from Dear Philadelphia

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