Family Affair
At 10 years old, Chico Colvard accidentally shot his older sister in the leg. This seemingly random act detonated a chain reaction that exposed unspeakable realities and shattered his family. Thirty years later, Colvard ruptures veils of secrecy and silence again.
As he bravely visits his relatives, what unfolds is a personal film that’s as uncompromising, raw, and cathartic as any in the history of the medium. FAMILY AFFAIR yields piercing insights about the legacy of abuse, the nature of forgiveness and the eternal longing for family and love.
Director
Chico Colvard
Producer
Chico Colvard and Liz Garbus
Runtime
82 Minutes
Rights Represented
Educational Rights, International Rights
Captions Available
None Available
Language
English
Press
“One of the most psychologically complex movies ever made.”
- The Boston Globe
Festival & Awards
Official Selection—SUNDANCE Film Festival