Daddy Don't Go 

Captured over two years, "Daddy Don't Go" is a feature length documentary about four disadvantaged fathers in New York City as they struggle to beat the odds and defy the deadbeat dad stereotype. Directed by Emily Abt and executive produced by actors Omar Epps and Malik Yoba. Watch trailer here. 

"Being a product of a fatherless household, "Daddy Don't Go" delves into an issue that's close to my heart...there are millions of men fighting to be active in their children's lives. "Daddy Don't Go" chronicles the journeys of four such men and their respective battles to parent their children. It's time men like Alex, Omar, Nelson and Roy have a platform to challenge the deadbeat dad stereotype." Omar Epps, executive producer of "Daddy Don't Go" 

 "As a father of three children and a lifelong advocate for children, families and community building, this emotionally gripping and powerful film comes at the right time to continue a much needed conversation. It also gives a voice to countless voiceless fathers who work hard everyday to hold it together and give their children a fulfilled life."

This film is being brought to Cleveland as part of Brothers Offering Support, a new group for fathers and fathers to be supported by the Greater University Circle Community Health Initiative. Details at www.neighborhoodgrants.org/boss