By Miss PENK
On Sunday December 8, 2024 I drove to to Sag Harbor Cinema in The Hamptons for the 2024 Breakthrough Director Award Screening, followed by a much-needed Q&A of Daughters at the Hamptons Doc Festival. This Netflix film was directed by two women, Angela Patton and Natalie Rae. These two brilliant women put their minds together and their individual crafts to work and got to showcase their talent. It was obvious that they took their time to perfect such a wonderful film.
Still from Daughters (image courtesy of Netflix)
In this powerful documentary, four girls prepare to reunite with their fathers through a special dance at a DC jail in this moving documentary about the healing power of love.
A large audience came out to fill the seats and who did not hesitate to show their emotions throughout the hour and forty-five-minute-long film. The audience bonded together as they sat comfortably in the theater, sharing laughs with their neighbors. The directors’ amazing work left tears rolling down the audience’s eyes. It was a relatable message, as many audience members were daughters and fathers and thus they felt the impact of the film. Myself included, I couldn’t hold back my tears as I watched certain scenes. It was a real tearjerker!
On December 8, Cynthia Lopez, left, CEO of NYWIFT (NY Women in Film & Television) and Hamptons Doc Fest executive director Jacqui Lofaro, right, had presented the festival’s first Breakthrough Director Award to Angela Patton and Natalie Rae, directors of the film “Daughters,” which screened at the Sag Harbor Cinema and is now shortlisted for an Oscar. |. Jim Lennon photo for Hamptons Doc Fest
Also, major shoutout to NYWIFT’S CEO Cynthia Lopez for moderating the Q&A. She held no punches on asking crucial questions to these directors on their journey, aspirations, and what inspired the women to create their film. She even left leg room for the audience to ask their individual questions. If I had to rate this film out of 1-10 based on the storyline, cinematography, and the compassion of the film, I will rate it a strong 100. I encourage everyone to watch the film Daughters available on Netflix.
Watch the film on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81760652
And check out the Q&A below:
Miss Penk
NYWIFT Member Tara “Penk” Morrison is a visionary from Brooklyn now based in Jamaica, Queens, NY. She’s a determined self-starter with a unique creative style, inspiring others with her confidence and passion for storytelling. Tara found her niche in film and TV behind the scenes, launching Sweet Penk Films in 2020 to produce her own projects and support fellow creatives.
From writing screenplays on her stoop to directing her debut project, Faith Tribulation, Tara’s journey reflects her resourcefulness and community spirit. With multiple screenplays and a docuseries treatment in the works, she advocates for finishing what you start and believing in yourself.
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