Filmed over the course of two years by the film highlights the various socioeconomic pressures low-income fathers face, providing compelling portraits of men who persevere. With
extraordinary access into the daily lives of its subjects, the intimate documentary shows viewers how men can still be present fathers despite having limited means and facing certain obstacles, painting healthy portraits of underprivileged fathers, offering audiences a new image of the American family.Abt is currently in development on a narrative feature, titled "Audrey’s Run," which she wrote and will direct, with Paula Patton, Mike Epps and Pablo Schreiber attached to star.
In the meantime, "Daddy Don’t Go" will have its world premiere at the 2015 DOC NYC this month, with screenings on Saturday, November 14, 9:45PM at SVA Theater, 333 West 23rd Street; and on Tuesday, November 17th, 4:45PM at Bow Tie Theater, 260 West 23rd Street.
Trailer below: