Halfway Home: A Father's Story

Halfway Home: A Father's Story

I'm goin' home Tuesday!

2020 · 23 min · ★ 8.0 · Documentary

A father exits prison and tries to integrate with his two children and girlfriend while living in a halfway house and on parole.

Directed by Matthew O'Neill

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