He Calls Me Daughter (2026)

Released: 2026-03-17 Recommended age: 10+ No IMDb rating yet
He Calls Me Daughter

Movie details

  • Genres: Documentary
  • Director: Rick Altizer
  • Main cast: Chonda Pierce, Alex Kendrick, Meg Meeker, Lynsi Snyder, B.J. Arnett
  • Country / region: United States of America
  • Original language: en
  • Premiere: 2026-03-17

Story overview

This documentary explores the emotional journeys of women who have experienced absent or broken father relationships, focusing on their paths to healing and restored identity through Christian faith. The film presents personal stories in a raw, heartfelt manner, emphasizing spiritual themes of divine love and redemption.

Parent Guide

A faith-based documentary exploring emotional healing from father absence through Christian perspective. Contains mature emotional themes suitable for older children and teens with parental guidance.

Content breakdown

Violence & peril
None

No physical violence or peril depicted. The film focuses on emotional and psychological themes.

Scary / disturbing
Mild

Contains emotionally intense discussions of family dysfunction, father absence, and personal trauma. Some stories may be emotionally challenging for sensitive viewers.

Language
None

No offensive language. Conversational and testimonial language throughout.

Sexual content & nudity
None

No sexual content or nudity. Focus is on emotional and spiritual themes.

Substance use
None

No depiction of substance use.

Emotional intensity
Moderate

High emotional content dealing with family trauma, healing journeys, and spiritual transformation. May be particularly intense for viewers with similar personal experiences.

Parent tips

This documentary deals with sensitive emotional themes related to family dysfunction and father absence. The content is presented through personal testimonies and may evoke strong emotions, particularly for viewers who have experienced similar family situations. The film has a strong Christian perspective, presenting faith as the primary solution to emotional healing. Consider watching with older children to discuss the themes of family relationships, forgiveness, and spiritual beliefs.

Parent chat guide

This film provides opportunities to discuss: How different family situations affect people emotionally; Ways people find healing from difficult experiences; The role of faith in personal growth; What it means to have healthy relationships with parents; How to support friends who may have challenging family situations.

Parent follow-up questions

  • What does it mean to feel sad about family?
  • How can we show love to people who are feeling sad?
  • Why do you think having a loving parent is important?
  • What are some ways people can feel better when they're sad about family?
  • How might someone's relationship with their father affect their life?
  • What are different ways people find healing from difficult experiences?
  • How does this documentary portray the connection between faith and emotional healing?
  • What societal factors might contribute to father absence, and how can communities address this?

Where to watch

Streaming availability has not been announced yet.