Film Therapy

After I lost my father at the age of 7 years old, one of the biggest challenges was experiencing different milestones in life with out him.

In 2020, to mark the 20th anniversary of his passing, I created what I call the “movie dad” video. I took scenes from various films and television and edit them together to act as a sort of message from my dad. Since then, it became an annual tradition of mine.

Each year, the message is tailored to whatever needs arise in my life. Whether it’s milestones (like my 30th birthday) or when the anniversary date is looming particularly hard. It’s been a wonderful experience to discover the fatherly advice I need through this cathartic experience.

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  • July 18, 2025
    5/27/26

    July 18, 2025

    Originally posted 7/18/25

    My father passed away 25 years ago today. In the time since becoming an adult, I've longed to talk to him again. For the past few years, I've made these "movie dad" videos as my way of finding his wisdom when I need it. This year was some tender fatherly support that I needed.

  • July 18, 2024
    5/27/26

    July 18, 2024

    Originally posted 7/8/24

    My father passed away 24 years ago today. In the time since becoming an adult, I've longed to talk to him again. For the past few years, I've made these "movie dad" videos as my way of finding his wisdom when I need it. This year was some tender fatherly support that I needed.

  • July 18, 2023
    5/27/26

    July 18, 2023

    Originally posted 7/18/23

    My father passed away 23 years ago today. In the time since becoming an adult, I've longed to talk to him again. I turned 30 this year and with the help of my "Movie Fathers," I created the ultimate motivational speech that I think my dad would've given me, to usher in this new decade.

  • July 18, 2022
    5/27/26

    July 18, 2022

    Originally posted 7/18/22

    I lost my father 22 years ago today. In the time since becoming an adult, I've longed to talk to him again. This year was a big year for me. I got married. It was the first time in a while where I truly felt he was missing. Using the voices of my "Movie Fathers," I captured what I feel our conversation would be.

  • July 18, 2021
    8/29/25

    July 18, 2021

    Originally posted on 7/18/21
    My father passed away 21 years ago today. This year I needed some advice from him about finding my inner strength. Using the voices of my "Movie Dads," I made what I feel he would say.

  • July 18, 2020
    5/27/26

    July 18, 2020

    Original video posted on 7/18/20

    Twenty years ago today, my Father died. In the time since becoming an adult, I've longed to talk to him one more time. To get his guidance on how I'm doing and where to go. Using the voices of my "Movie Fathers," I captured what I feel in my heart that conversation would be.

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