Sink or Swim

Sep 30 1990 Not Rated 0h 48m
Documentary

Through a series of twenty six short stories, a girl describes the childhood events that shaped her ideas about fatherhood, family relations, work and play. As the stories unfold, a dual portrait emerges: that of a father who cared more for his career than for his family, and of a daughter who was deeply affected by his behavior. Working in counterpoint to the forceful text are sensual black and white images that depict both the extraordinary and ordinary events of daily life. Together, they create a formally complex and emotionally intense film.

Plot

Through a series of twenty six short stories, a girl describes the childhood events that shaped her ideas about fatherhood, family relations, work and play. As the stories unfold, a dual portrait emerges: that of a father who cared more for his career than for his family, and of a daughter who was deeply affected by his behavior. Working in counterpoint to the forceful text are sensual black and white images that depict both the extraordinary and ordinary events of daily life. Together, they create a formally complex and emotionally intense film.

Written by

Su Friedrich

Directed by

Su Friedrich

Cast

Jessica Meyerson

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Downstream Productions

Languages

English

Awards

2 wins

Scores
# of Votes
502
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA