Papa

51m
Documentary
6

Filmmaker Jon Alpert turns the camera on his own family in this intimate portrait of his aging father. As illness and declining vitality reshape his life, the film captures a deeply personal struggle with dignity, humor, and the bonds that hold a family together.

Cast

Crew

Jon Alpert
Director, Director of Photography
John Custodio
Editor

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