Fathers and Sons

Documentary

Apr 13

Written By Mike Ambs

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A film by Ben Garchar

A filmmaker's love of cinema is traced back through the life experiences of his father and grandfather.

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Produced & Directed by
Ben Garchar

Editors
Ben Garchar, Daniel James Scott

Directors of Photography
Chance Madison, Jeffrey Johnson

Music
Aaron Bernard

Sound Edit / Design / Mix
Steve 'Major' Giammaria

Colorist
Chase Whiteside

Assistant Editor
Lee Anne Carluccio

Poster Art
Yotam Zohar

Director’s Statement

I’ve often wondered where my interest in making films originated. I grew up in the blue-collar city of Youngstown, Ohio. My father worked for the city. My grandfather, in a factory. Then I found out my father seriously explored photography and my grandfather had sketchbooks hidden away.

As my grandfather’s health was fading, I felt the need to begin documenting, asking: How did their lives ultimately give me the courage to move to New York and pursue a career as a filmmaker?

In the end, Fathers and Sons became a personal journey presented as a documentary film, crafted from candid interviews and intimate family archival. I cherish it as a love letter to my family and I hope it serves as a unique yet universal multigenerational portrait.

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Ben Garchar is a director and editor based in NYC. As a director Ben’s work has been called “beautiful and sad and remarkably personal” and has played at festivals such as Clermont-Ferrand, Raindance, and DC Shorts.