Invisible Parents

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Directed by Mike Buonaiuto
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Music: 'In Your Arms' by Craig Sutherland
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Voiceover: Kate Hollowood / Sound Disposition
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Cast: Garry Mannion | Jessica Hopes | James McGregor
Editor / Director of Photography: Arthur Lewin
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Executive Producers: Amber Christina Phillips / Gregor Schmidinger
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Behind The Scenes: Sam Milletti / Michael Sweeney
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www.michaelwsweeneyphotography...
Web Design / Development: Bradley Hall
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Online Marketing:
www.viralseeding.com
For help or advice:
ILGA-EUROPE www.ilga-europe.org/
NELFA www.nelfa.org/
BAAF www.baaf.org.uk/
Partners:
All Out
MEP Michael Cashman
Pink Parenting
The Finnish Rainbow Families Association
Famiglie Arcobaleno
LGBTIQ
New Family Social
Brooklands Museum
Coalition for Equal Marriage
Institute of Social Ecology Vienna (SEC)
Gay Times
GayDarRadio
Pink News
Gay Star News
Attitude
Gaydio
SoSoGay
SOCIAL MEDIA:
TWITTER: / shapehistory
FACEBOOK: / shapehistory

[@jumei9513]

i support gay rights and tolerance 100% plus the dad is HOT

[@tarachamberlain5418]

ME

[@KeyFilmation]

I cannot watch this without crying. It is so beautiful and heart wrenching at the same time.

[@NathanCassinvideos]

I used to watch this over and over again when I was still a teenager hoping to meet the love of my life to start my own family. Years later here I am, in an healthy 3years relationship with my boyfriend and I couldn't thank you enough for the hopes you gave me when I thought all of this was impossible.

[@maggiekoch9348]

This commercial is beautiful. Gays can be great parents, because any two people who unconditionally love and provide for their child and each other are great parents.

[@Furrina89]

This video hit me hard, because the moments the girl had with her dad... well, so did I. And I come from a regular hetero family.

[@RT3319]

10 years later - this still bring tears to my eyes. Though we have come so far, especially here in the U.S., the battle isn't over folks. Yet, through continued strength and love we will endure till the end of time - we have always been here... Love and respect to those who still struggle, are shunned, are abused - be strong - it will get better!!!!!

[@graceguthrie6707]

I wish there was a LOVE button on this video.

[@XTrash.KittyX]

She has the best dads ever :') no one should take her happiness away.

[@nadeseh]

but it was okay to take away the happiness of the mom that gave birth to her

[@XTrash.KittyX]

Who said the baby was forcefully taken away? Adoptions are never like that, they're for people who do want children as an alternative. Understand that much.

[@nadeseh]

In 2 percent the baby is given read the girls that went away

[@itsnotrael]

Denise hiknee yea that sentence made perfect sense. not.

[@laurajohnson6427]

Denise hiknee um and how do you know the mom didn't give up her baby have you heard of adoption or maybe there is a reason why she not with her mom like geez I don't know maybe the mom was abused her

[@farah7284]

Support gay rights.. and.. plus.. dad is hot

[@rosedewmoon]

I think that the important thing is there is a love between the people. It is not important whether the hetero family or not.

[@chansherly212]

I KNEW there'd be something unexpected with the person holding the camera, power to y'all! all my support! haters aren't worth our time

[@roessmakgill7208]

Yes. Yes. Yes.

[@isaacholmes6212]

you just like looking at the dads ;)

[@aayahabibti5026]

I love how she says "Who your parents really are, the CHOICES they made, and the ones made for them.."

[@waficamasarani1920]

Parents arent the people who gave birth to you, Parents are the ones who loved you and helped you become the person you are today! beautiful video!

[@PapipupePolyperion]

I love the narration in this, made me actually cry, beautiful.

[@KiiSimplyMe]

This is absolutely stunning and touching. You know, this beautiful message really applies to all kinds of family. I have straight parents and they made huge sacrifices for me when I was a child, they still do, even if I'm a "grown-up" now. I didn't know how lucky I was when I was a child or even a teenager. Now that I do, I feel so very blessed. I think every child deserves to be loved this way and I don't see how the gender of your parents could change the love you feel for them.

[@maximilianmustermann8172]

Great Video! I also can't believe how this topic is being handled here in Europe. It's just... Why?!?

[@thebpupwolf]

This had so much meaning, I adored it. Thank you for making my day, my week, my life, just that much more meaningful and helping to reenforce my desire to make a permanent change in our world.

[@Mike_Shapes]

This morning myself, All Out & others proudly present, Invisible Parents. Please share the film's message. #InvisibleParents Thank You.

[@kakezzy]

So unbelievably proud of you and your passion for this cause. I love that its gone viral. I grew up without a father, and I'm doing great (I think). I'd be more than happy to share this everywhere.

[@pennyborne220]

Gosh, I got chills watching this.

[@JohnBirdMedia]

Done it again, sir. Love this. Such a tragic situation which NEEDS to change.

[@kimjongun8556]

Okay the end are suprised for me :D

[@kmjcv]

Just saw this on Tumblr. I seriously didn't expect this ending.. I got goosebumps and I love it! Most of the world doesn't recognize this family, and THAT is a shame. Love is love. Love has no boundaries and comes in all forms! People should be able to process this in their minds and accept this once and for all! No matter the "religion"

[@Hermieline]

Thank you for this beautiful video. Thank you to the actors and the little girl. Thank you to the team. This is a beautiful message to send. I'll share more more more!

[@PetersShow]

You made me cry. Thank you for making this.

[@JennaV93]

The ending was not what I was expecting. I gasped. Was covered in goosebumps. This video is truly beautiful.

[@AbhinavChugh20]

This is so beautiful. I cant stop watching it again and again.

[@PoweredPeanut]

Who ever made this, you deserve much more than 380k views and a medal. Amazing, short and efficient video. Wonderful. Almost brought tears to my eyes.

[@fabiocorsini80]

I would like to congratulate with you. The power of a message too often misunderstood brilliantly translated into images and words. Delicate and effective. Thank you for your work

[@RawEyes]

i love you for making this. thankyou.

[@10026270]

i came here through 'upworthy' and i usually share these beautiful moments with my 'friends' on my FB. but lately i realized some of them feel embarrassed for this. this is just too sweet/cute and more meaningful than someone's embarrassment for something like this. so i spared them the embarrassment by letting them go - 'unfriend' them all. and i am so glad, happy to share this on my wall.

[@Sheabutter33]

This is incredible. I'm a huge believe in equality, and I did not see where this was going until the end. Gave me chills.

[@inshinsu]

Surely the most beautiful video I've ever seen in my life.

[@elishastepsonhens]

Crying so much right now. This is so beautiful

[@Rowanfel]

This video is so sweet. When I saw Invisible Parents I thought they were going to die. I was relieved to say it was just a loving family dedicated to each other. Thank you! 3

[@xNatte]

This was a beautiful video; made me cry. Beautiful work, truly.

[@jannmarieforever]

I cried. This is the most beautiful thing I've seen...EVER. This is what made me realize I just gotta keep fighting for our equality, this video opened my eyes to the side of it I has never seen and it truly is wonderful. I will never stop fighting, never. Thank you so much for this.

[@TheLesExit]

....The beauty, the love...THE LOVE!!! I cannot even begin to fathom how anyone could look at this and think it's wrong :(

[@britneyminiatur]

This brought tears to my eyes. There needs to be announcements like this around the world.

[@alpalchiken236]

I repect you so much for making this.

[@soclosetomagic]

this is beautiful

[@Mike_Shapes]

Paze thanks so much!

[@angelicatorres3641]

If i saw this on TV I wouldn't expect it and I would cry really hard

[@carmilacacharro4740]

This is so beautiful ❤

[@NancyPatterson1]

This video made me start to cry even before the other dad came into the picture and I realized what it was about. Very deeply touching and moving for ALL parents, whether gay or straight. Love is the nature of being human. Bravo!!!

[@Habensa]

Took me off-guard. Awesome! Beautiful!

[@HallowedSnowyNinja]

saw this on tumblr must say it truly is a well made video so emotional and beautiful!

[@elygreenfield2833]

I'm crying actually. This is perfect.

[@amario742005]

Just amazing, love your work !!

[@StrixAluco3]

I cried like a child when I saw this. So beautiful..

[@KkWatts2220]

This is so beautiful and so perfect. Oh my goodness.

[@astrojake]

I live in the UK and have never seen this on TV, we need to change that and raise awareness!

[@schreiberspence]

Beautiful in all possible ways. Just beautiful.

[@Spike1885]

No words can express the beauty that is a good family.

[@MarkPochow]

Holy crapola! Did not expect to be crying right now. Amazing video!

[@Kizuna31]

That's all I ask ^-^ thank you for being the one person I've ever had a disscusion with who's kept things civil!

[@nathanisaacson3894]

I saw this on tumblr. It is perfect. The narration literally breaks my heart

[@AKMCGRATH]

Teary-eyed. Beautiful message.

[@mabg2001]

This. Is. So. BEAUTIFUL.

[@QuadPrime]

Whoops.. what's this... ? look, it's the Feels train passing through

[@Neoqpa]

Damn you. I've seen it 10 minutes ago and I can't stop crying.

[@piitaahh]

wow i'm so speechless. this is amazing. great great job with this video.

[@GingerKinomiya]

This is beautiful!

[@therealrileyrae]

Thank you for making this! I found it through Tumblr and have shared it and signed the petition. I can't believe it's 2013 and this is still the world we live in, as a young gay woman who WILL have a family some day this message is very important and I hope people just open their hearts and minds to the fact that we're all equals and gender/orientation changes nothing about someone's ability to be a good parent or their HUMAN RIGHT to have a family and live their lives. Thanks again Mike :)

[@staathiss]

Well it’s 2024, did you become a mom?🥰

[@cobilynx7494]

This made my cry! So beautiful :)

[@adamturner2204]

Fantastic video - a brilliant reminder of what's important in this debate.

[@Kaveenayan]

Kids with 2 mothers or 2 fathers better than no parents

[@emikolve86]

I'm crying because this is so beautiful :')

[@cggage]

Very nicely done!

[@ShoryoTombo]

Absolutely brilliant and beautiful!

[@keenoled]

This is such a beautiful film.

[@claudiapatricia2080]

Perfect ! Beautiful !

[@Slappingplastic]

Brilliant ad. Simple but perfectly done.

[@rebeccaburden9313]

Beautiful!

[@rebelcalvin0013]

Dude, you should get an award for this

[@ihavemanyobsessions]

Beautiful video. It's saddening how such a happy family isn't recognized AS one in many countries.

[@MrBbfp6161]

Ohh that's such a witty come back! Impressive!

[@JeanHar93]

This is really really nice.

[@quetzalsuriano8273]

This made me cry so hard...

[@jjjj-ej7lw]

God, I'm crying. This is too sweet. ;__;

[@CocaAussie]

Amazing and lovely video!!

[@HappyxBerry]

amazing video ;_; thank you so much for making it!

[@guy31978]

Beautiful piece, I love it.

[@NickyWireLove11]

Beautiful video. It's just perfect.

[@endrebee3743]

This is a beautiful family right here

[@JustIkku]

I thought the plane was going to crash or something. I DID NOT eXCPECT THIS. THIS IS BEAUTIFUL.

[@Bestieoclock]

My face got the hugest smile at the end.

[@PaulDanielGolban]

This is touching on so many levels. Hugs from Romania!

[@RickKiang]

Beautiful.

[@heathh1286]

tree branch in my eye go away, im saving those tears for a season finale

[@tennisguy514]

This brought me to tears I hope one day I can have a life like that.

[@Cemicool]

This was fantastic =')

[@poopy613ful]

I love this.... very inspirational!! the little girl looks so natural aswell!! :)

[@Gary4Gary4]

Truly beautiful video. Thank you for sharing.

[@BlueDirectioner15]

These videos are perfect

[@sannehagman]

Thank you tumblr for bringing me here ! amazing video

[@alexisbtb7489]

This is amazing. :)

[@cassidycampana6087]

I love this

[@DemonWolfVampire1321]

THIS. IS SUCH. A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY.

[@Aniramaru]

I cry, good video!