A Documentary feature film
By Rel Dowdell
Release date: 2017
Executive Producers: Dowdell Film Company and Artists 1st, Inc
Perspectives on the child support system and the specific effect and consequences to black families. Emphasis on the experience of fathers as participants in the system. Examining the legal challenges, social implications, cultural issues and emotional impact of navigating the child support system.
Subjects include:
Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowl receiver Fred Barnett
Writer/author Mister Mann Frisby
Comedian J'Vonne Pearson
Roc-A-Fella rap artist Freeway
Philadelphia basketball Hall of fame coach Bill Ellerbee
Some topics/questions include:
Court Ordered Child Support, How Does It Work, Why Do We Need It, How Is It Enforced?
Who bears the financial responsibility for children?
Mothers vs. Fathers: an adversarial system (Plaintiff vs. Defendant, Obligor Vs Obligee)
Incarceration as a penalty for non payment. Is it a rational solution?
What do children understand about child support?
What do parents tell children about child support?
What are the effects of disclosing that information to the child?
Time vs. Money; Withholding Visitation for Non-compliance
Are there resources for parents when it comes to child support?
Solutions? Reforms?
