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Why are fathers and father-figures so important in film? What can we learn about ourselves as film-makers and film fans from the way we utilize the notion of father as a driving character within these stories we tell on the screen? How should we think about storytelling and what compels us to focus on our relationships with fathers to articulate complex human dynamics? Oscar winning actor Troy Kotsur and director Emma Westenberg joined Dad Saves America host John Papola for a conversation about the portrayal of fatherhood in film at SXSW 2023. They explored what responsibility filmmakers have to challenge common stereotypes about dads throughout pop culture, the impact of their own dads on how they see the issue, and Emergent Order Foundation's upcoming short documentary about Troy's relationship with his dad. _____________________________________ Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f-_yfcWwcs4 Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-order-foundation/dad-website? Visit our website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ _____________________________________ Dad Saves America is a channel dedicated to celebrating heroic fatherhood while teaching the next generation of fathers strategies they can utilize in parenting their children. We believe strong children come from a strong family. We’ve had many experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Troy Kotsur, John Mackey, Ben Askren, and Adam Carolla. Get full access to Dad Saves America at www.dadsavesamerica.com/subscribe

We have a really special one for you this week! We are discussing CODA (2021), directed by Sian Heder and have a very special guest - Troy Kotsur who played Frank Rossi in the film. Troy won the Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for his performance in the film, and made history as the first ever deaf actor to win an Oscar. CODA also stars Emilia Jones, Marlee Matlin and Daniel Durant. The film follows Ruby, a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), who is the only hearing person in her deaf family. When the family’s fishing business is threatened, Ruby is torn between pursuing her passion of singing at college and her fear of abandoning her parents. In this episode we discuss deaf culture, accessibility in film and Troy’s aspirations of directing. CODA is available to watch on Apple TV. Next week we are chatting about the indie comedy classic What We Do In The Shadows (2014) written, directed by and starring Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement. What We Do In The Shadows is available to watch on Amazon Prime. Episode transcript available here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our special Oscar nominees interview series next features "CODA" Best Supporting Actor contender Troy Kotsur, the first deaf male actor nominated at the Academy Awards. "I never thought that would happen to me," Kotsur told Gold Derby contributor Kevin Jacobson during this December interview, before Kotsur won Best Supporting Actor honors at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, Critics Choice Awards, and BAFTA Awards. (Originally published on December 19, 2021.) To make your last-minute predictions, head to https://www.goldderby.com . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices