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My Dad’s Tapes  

Centre for Contemporary Arts, Glasgow
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d. Kurtis Watson (Canada, 2024) 1h22m 

A remarkable trove of home video tapes spark filmmaker Kurtis Watson to embark on an investigation into repressed memories from his past. Rooted in care, Watson creates space for his whole family to engage, relive and think through the circumstances that led to his father taking his own life. My Dad’s Tapes captures a poignant and raw cathartic journey of familial healing and reconnection. 

This UK premiere will be followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Kurtis Watson and producer Rob Viscardis.

My Dad’s Tapes has won the Personal Narrative award at SMHAF’s International Film Awards 2024.

This event is part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival’s Focus on Film programme, taking place in Glasgow from 16-19 October.


5.30-7.30pm

Centre for Contemporary Arts
350 Sauchiehall Street
Glasgow G2 3JD
SDH captions available
Followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Kurtis Watson and producer Rob Viscardis
15+
Pay What You Can: £3 / £5 / £7 / FREE
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