Film
The Moths & the Flame
Documentary · 1h 37m · in cinemas from 15 November
Where to see it
2 screenings in 1 city
2 screenings in Amsterdam
In English with Dutch subtitles, unless marked
- 09:45
About
Kevin Contento films fathers in Pahokee, Florida, for a year as they care for their children, challenging the absent Black father stereotype.
In Pahokee, Florida, Kevin Contento films fathers from his own circle of friends over the course of a year. Contento had recently become a parent himself. The men are seen picking up children from school, doing groceries, sweeping and mopping, organising children’s parties and handling laundry. Through these daily routines, the film challenges the stereotype that Black fathers are absent. Their dreams, feelings and thoughts also come up, and the men’s time together shows responsibility, solidarity and a hopeful view of their community. The film returns to a parable by the Sufi writer Farid ud-Din Attar, which suggests that a situation can only be understood from inside it. Shots of Pahokee and its rural surroundings are accompanied by music from hip-hop producer 4th Disciple.
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Facts
- Director
- Kevin Contento
- Countries
- United States
Good to know
- Running time
- 1 hour 37 minutes
- Language
- English
- In Dutch cinemas
- From 15 November 2026
Questions
How long is The Moths & the Flame?
1 hour 37 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of trailers first, so plan for about 1 hour 57 minutes.
Where can I see The Moths & the Flame?
There are 2 screenings at 2 cinemas in 1 city. Pick your city above for the times.
What language is The Moths & the Flame in?
The Moths & the Flame is in English. A foreign-language film normally plays in its original version with Dutch subtitles.
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