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Netflix just dropped its latest documentary based on prison inmates and their moments of intimate family bonding, Daughters, which is an elaborate feature film that explores a special event at a Washington prison, called the Daddy Daughter Dance. This program allows prison inmates to have an afternoon with their daughters, where they can laugh, talk, and dance.
The documentary by Natalie Rae and Angela Patton was already released at the Sundance Film Festival and in limited theatres, and it had already received great acclaim ahead of its premiere. It has also become a conversation starter from the first moment of its premiere.
With the intense emotions that tug at the heartstrings from the very start, there have already been questions about whether the narrative is scripted. Despite all the emotional (and very real) drama, Daughters is entirely unscripted and follows the very real event of fathers uniting with their daughters.
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The documentary looks so dramatic because of the very real human interaction that lies at the heart of the story. This documentary follows four such kids and their reunions with their fathers and despite how intriguing the story sounds, it is the true story of a Washington prison and its inmates.
The documentary movie also ends with an optimistic note that reveals that 95 percent of inmates who participated in this Daddy Daughter Dance program have not gone back to prison, revealing the beautiful story of human resilience and love.
Daughters finds its best moments in the innate humanity of people
While we often tend to look at prison inmates as a kind of completely different beings, this is absolutely not the case in most scenarios. From impulsive decisions to big mistakes, many who land in prison are hardly different from an average person on the road.
With being ordinary, comes being human, and that is the prime focus of the documentary, which finds its best moments in the innate humanity of people.
Such is the impact of this humanity that the very real stories of inmates in the latest Netflix documentary, their tender interactions, and the perspective of the children, all seem like a brilliantly written script. But that is just the truth that exists in the world and will continue to exist in some form.
The movie also allows plenty of time for reflection and thought. This makes it even more evocative and personal. By the end of the movie, fans are left with the raging question about what it means to be human and what it means to be incarcerated.
How to watch Daughters?
Apart from the limited release on August 9, 2024, in some theatres, the documentary is available exclusively on Netflix for streaming right now. The movie may be available for rent or purchase later, but so far, it is only available on Netflix.
For fans who do not have a subscription, Netflix costs $6.99 with ads and $15.49 for the standard pack.
Daughters is now streaming on Netflix. Stay tuned for more updates.
