Dear Dad
Dear Dad is a virtual letter from 5 LGBTQ individuals who are sharing their stories of growing up without their fathers around and how life was and has been for them.
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Michael Gregory RigginsDirector
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Terrell WatsonDirector
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Michael Gregory RigginsWriter
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Terrell WatsonWriter
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Michael Gregory RigginsProducer
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Terrell WatsonProducer
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Project Type:Documentary
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Runtime:27 minutes
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Completion Date:May 10, 2022
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Production Budget:1,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Film Color:Black & White and Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
Washington D.C. native Michael G. Riggins always had a passion for creativity, and expressing ideas with the world. Driven by personal experiences, Michael was led to create his first nonfiction memoir “Reflections of Me.” This raw and candid account depicts Michael’s growth and struggles in a thriving gay metropolis, a story of how being in an African American mecca like Washington D.C., as part of the gay community can be one’s dramatic downfall, or triumphant success. Through his current and future works, Michael intends to motivate others to be who they are, and be comfortable doing so. In addition, Michael plans to build awareness of important issues that plague not only the black gay community, but the black community collectively. Issues from HIV awareness, parenting, education, and support, Along with creating a Reality Show based on All About Mike to overcome Insecurities, achieve his goals, reconnect with his father, etc. Michael G Riggins, currently resides in Los Angeles, CA.