Dad Genes

PLAYING WITH SHORT FILM: <b>WHO AM I TRYING TO BE?</b><div>With warmth, humor, and remarkable access, Dad Genes follows Seattle bachelor Aaron, a former sperm donor whose carefully independent life is transformed by an unexpected discovery. After joining a DNA ancestry website, he learns that dozens of his biological children—at least sixty-four and counting—have begun searching for him. What starts as a series of introductions soon grows into an extraordinary experiment in connection, bringing together a sprawling network of donor-conceived siblings, unexpected friendships, and even a romance with the mother of one of his children. As Aaron navigates his surprising role at the center of this unconventional family, the film explores the evolving meaning of parenthood, identity, and belonging in the modern age. Both deeply moving and delightfully improbable, Dad Genes is a testament to the ways family can emerge in the most unexpected of circumstances.</div><div><br></div><div>WHO AM I TRYING TO BE? (10 min)</div><div>When Derrick Coney learns that the man who raised him is not his biological father, a deeply personal search for identity and belonging begins. Through intimate conversations with his mother, grandparents, and stepfather, Derrick traces the contours of a family story shaped by love, loss, and resilience. As he grapples with questions surrounding his Puerto Rican heritage and the father he never knew, the film uncovers the profound impact of those who chose to remain present in his life. Blending personal reflection with a broader meditation on family and cultural inheritance, this moving documentary challenges conventional notions of fatherhood and reveals how kinship is ultimately defined by care, commitment, and connection.</div>DocumentaryPT1H15M2026-10-02USen
Aaron Long
Craig Downing
Matt Isaac
Dad Genes"Dad Genes"

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Pickford Film Center