We believe this film will spark conversations about grief, estranged relationships, and forgiveness. In Good Hands is a love letter to the men in our family, and a commentary on how avoiding emotions only deepens pain.
KiAnna witnessed the men in my family mourn in silence, conditioned to suppress their emotions and isolate from those around them. She interviewed men from both sides of my family, and it revealed patterns in their communication styles, emotions, and discomfort with vulnerability. She has also experienced how unresolved baggage between siblings carries into the next generation and fractures family relationships.
In Good Hands is a critique of toxic masculinity and a much-needed depiction of the tenderness of fatherhood. In a divisive society that lacks compassion, this film is more timely than ever, sparking conversations around grief, forgiveness, and mending relationships. Another way this film is unique is in its depiction of fatherhood outside of the context of sports. Too often, athletics is the glue that defines a father-son relationship. This film challenges that trope by highlighting the emotional maturity and vulnerability required for their relationship to grow.