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Hardwood

A filmmaker's latest movie is a poignant reflection on the enduring influence of his father, a former Harlem Globetrotter, on his own life.

Hubert Davis' documentary explores the life choices of his father, Mel, a former Harlem Globetrotter, who left his wife and child for a white woman and their son in Vancouver. The film delves into the effects of fatherlessness on families and the emotional toll of absent African-American fathers.

Info about Hardwood

Studio(s): National Film Board of Canada (NFB)

Originally Released: United States, Mar 17, 2005

Genres:Documentary, Short