Emotional Netflix film hits streamer with 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating
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You are going to need a box of tissues for this one.
A new tear-jerking Netflix film, which has a perfect 100 percent Rotten Tomatoes score, has been released on the streaming giant.
Daughters has been dubbed the ‘most powerful documentary they’ve ever watched’ by gripped viewers.
The 2024 release sees Aubrey, Santana, Raziah and Ja’Ana prepare for a special Daddy Daughter Dance with their incarcerated fathers, as part of a unique fatherhood program in a Washington DC jail.
In-person visitation for these families has been systematically shut down across the US since 2014, replaced with video conference apps the families have to pay for.
A new tear-jerking Netflix film, which has a perfect 100 percent Rotten Tomatoes score, has been released on the streaming giant
Daughters has been dubbed the ‘most powerful documentary they’ve ever watched’ by viewers
The unique program involves dance, touch and celebration that transcends the prison walls.
On the inside, the documentary sees the fathers go through a 12-week Fatherhood Training Program, which prepares them for the intensity of the dance and the emotional fallout.
And the hard-hitting production, which is eight-year documentary journey by filmmaker Natalie Rae and Angela Patton, has been hailed by viewers as they have flocked to review site Rotten Tomatoes to share their delight.
One user penned: ‘I can say this was the best documentary I’ve ever watched. Incredibly powerful. I was engaged and emotional the entire way through. The way the documentary was shot played a huge part in the way the film makes you feel. I can’t say enough about how moving this film was. Just wow. It definitely deserves an award if it hasn’t already recieved (sic) one.’
‘Very deep movie. Cast is really good. And good atmosphere trough whole movie.’
‘We have a poignant perspective of the father daughter incarceration bond’
‘I couldn’t stop crying! Extremely powerful, emotional, beautiful and heartbreaking documentary. It validates Fathers, Daughters and Mothers being worthy and important, even in hard times. 10/10!’
‘Incredibly powerful and moving. I dare you not to cry your eyes out. Would make the perfect double bill with Sing Sing. Two of the best films so far this year!’
Daughters has been dubbed the ‘most powerful documentary they’ve ever watched’ by viewers
The 2024 feature-length film was released on Netflix on Wednesday August, 14, and is one hour and 48 minutes long
Speaking of the production, Aghela said: ‘I would recommend you have a candle, tissues, water and that you just breathe.
‘Take breaks if you have to, but we do want you to finish it and then I want you to share it with someone else.’
The 2024 feature-length film was released on Netflix on Wednesday August, 14, and is one hour and 48 minutes long.
