Between video portraits and the forgotten weight of an honest and heartfelt letter, Patriarch tells the story of three generations of one family and the lasting effects of one man’s decision. Produced by Spraycan Films.
I was always told I wouldn’t amount to much,
but today that changed.
See, I didn’t get a pay rise or
promotion.
I didn’t buy a new car, or pick
up some young girl with sweet talk, a
wink, and a smile.
I got a letter. A letter
from a kid you have never met.
That letter made me realize I’ve made it.
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