A short film depicting a dad's influence on a young boy's life. His judgmental character mixed with the boys fondness for his dad prove to be a toxic mix that tears away at a world of opportunity and experiences.
Direction
Armitage packs a lifetime of damage into 300 seconds.
Director
Marcus Armitage
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Armitage drew from his own Northern English upbringing, using autobiographical fragments to examine how working-class communities can transmit prejudice alongside affection.
The film's abrasive, almost aggressive animation style—scratchy lines, clashing colors—was chosen specifically to make viewers physically uncomfortable, mirroring the protagonist's psychological state.
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