Free film screening of "The Dads" documentary, followed by a presentation, activities, and refreshments.
We invite you to join the Ottawa Public Library in partnership with the Ottawa Trans Library for a film screening of The Dads on Sunday, November 29, at Main branch. After the screening, there will be time to connect with curiosity through discussion, engaging activities, and a live presentation from Ten Oaks, a local non-profit that works to deliver inclusive camps and programming for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and families.
The Dads documentary follows a community of fathers of trans and nonbinary children forced to choose between country and family amid a shifting political landscape. Filmed over the course of a year—from quiet retreats in rural Maine and Minnesota to protests, family milestones, a pivotal U.S. Supreme Court decision, and the collapse of gender-affirming care—the film captures a moment of national reckoning with striking intimacy. Directed by Emmy Award–winning filmmaker Luchina Fisher and executive produced by Dwyane Wade, this is fatherhood as an act of radical love and resistance
Registration encouraged but not mandatory.
This event is made possible through the generous support of the Friends of the Ottawa Public Library Association (FOPLA). Provided in partnership with Library and Archives Canada.
Accessibility
Ottawa Public Library is committed to ensuring that all programs are accessible to everyone. If you need assistance registering for this program or require specific accommodations to participate, please contact us.