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Father Soldier Son
He wanted to be just like his dad. Then he had to decide which parts to keep.
Who it's for
Filmed across nearly a decade, the film lets viewers watch masculine norms pass from father to son in real time, which is almost impossible to see in your own family.
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Feelings it meets
What it is
Father Soldier Son is a 2020 Netflix documentary by Catrin Einhorn and Leslye Davis, filmed over about a decade. It follows Army Sgt. First Class Brian Eisch, a single father to sons Isaac and Joey, who is shot in the leg in Afghanistan and later chooses amputation.
Where to find it
Netflix original documentary. Streaming availability rotates; check JustWatch.
Before you start
Heads up: A 12-year-old boy's sudden death.
Age: Not verified (suggested 14+)
You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet, “On Children”
