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Dads
Nobody hands you a manual when you become a dad. Turns out even the famous ones are figuring it out.
Who it's for
Dads normalises uncertainty in fatherhood by letting famous and everyday fathers admit fear, guilt and not knowing what they're doing, which lowers the shame many new fathers feel.
Anxious→Comforted
Feelings it meets
What it is
Dads is a documentary directed by Bryce Dallas Howard, her feature directorial debut, made after she learned her brother Reed was expecting his first child.
Where to find it
Apple TV (formerly Apple TV+) exclusive. Streaming availability rotates; check JustWatch.
Before you start
Heads up: A child's serious medical needs.
Age: TV-14 (Apple TV press page; suggested 12+)
Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself.Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet, “On Children”
