The Moths & the Flame
In Pahokee, Florida, the myth of the absent Black father is contradicted every day: housework, children’s birthdays, neighbourhood, care.In vignettes brimming with solidarity, Contento traces out his protagonists’ self-confidence.Calm and attentive.
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In Pahokee, Florida, the myth of the absent Black father is contradicted every day: housework, children’s birthdays, neighbourhood, care. In vignettes brimming with solidarity, Contento traces out his protagonists’ self-confidence. Calm and attentive.
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- Release date
- Feb 15, 2026
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
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- Language
- English
- Country
- United States of America
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