The Fatherhood Project | Coming Soon!

All of us are affected by our father. Maybe he wasn't there, maybe he was there too much. What did your parents do right and what did they do wrong?
Filmmaker Corbyn Tyson explores what it means to be a good dad. This is a series that looks at what it means to be a father today and the role our dads played in our lives.
Written and produced by Corbyn Tyson
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twitter: @corbyntyson
Crew:
Matt Youngblood
Jared Cacciatore
Frankie Fabre
Scott Zibell
Music:
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[@KerriCz]

My dad's great. I'm lucky to have him.

[@meganseizetheworld8309]

I think I have the best dad ever. He is never quick to anger, kind of a workaholic, great advice giver, very kind hearted.

[@ninaelle2003]

My dad always listened to what I had to say. No matter what it was he always listened, it made me feel important and loved. I still call my dad for advice even though I'm 4000 miles away from home, he gives the best advice, even if I don't want to hear it.

[@corbyn]

So cool!

[@NateBagley]

The world needs more of this! So excited to see other people making a ruckus about things that are excellent.

[@safetytess]

This preview kinda upsets me because it makes it seem like no one had a good dad, my dad a had a horrible childhood and he is one of the most inspiring and amazing people I know. He made my childhood Disneyland, despite the fact his was not. I hope this series has interview with positive outlooks on dads as well, nonetheless I'm always excited for what Soul Pancake has in store.

[@corbyn]

So cool that your Dad was awesome! What a cool story of your Dad not repeating history. Some of the upcoming stories are definitely positive. Thanks for sharing!

[@AravahStar]

1:35 Well...the Shaytards are lol This looks like a really great show that will inspire discussion, education & healing to many people. I'm so looking forward to it!

[@Dancerlil]

I love it ! The world is very much in need of loving conscious fathers. :-)

[@titania642]

Awesome. Excited.

[@KunoichiN3rd]

A much-needed topic to be addressed. Thank you!!

[@1veronicasfan]

My Dad is such an amazing person. From the day I was born to the rest of my life I know he will always be there for me. He's someone I know I can always count on to listen to me and help out in any way possible. I am very fortunate and lucky to have such a great father. I love Soul Pancake so I'm keen to see what this series has in store :)

[@corbyn]

So great!

[@captcoooper]

Shay Carl SHAYTARDS are a good example

[@jordanisherwood2098]

Looking forward to this; this is a much needed topic to be explored - thanks!

[@stevenvella5408]

cant wait for these

[@tsummerlee]

More win.

[@MoshixMoshi22]

I'm really excited to see this series!!

[@busvlogger]

Oooo! Count me in!

[@Tanstaaflable]

SuperMaddy, I agree. My dad certainly isn't perfect, but was, and still is a great father (I'm a tad middle aged). So many of these things focus on helping men deal with lousy dads. I hope it's more positive as well. Even those of us who had good fathers don't know what they're doing :)

[@dave5194]

I can't wait to watch this!

[@chelseagabzdyl7974]

You should talk to Joe Beretta on Sourcefed! He has two kids now and he seems to be thinking a lot of the same things.

[@burdiepie]

Can't wait for this

[@HGWarman]

Looking forward to it! :D

[@reneeandino2487]

Loved it! Can't wait to see the rest.

[@dyejo]

Looks great--excited to watch it!

[@gratibunda]

Love to see this happen soon! I'll be one of the many happy Dad's who follows - love to be part of the project :)

[@sophsings512]

so excited!!

[@WHATRadioNickSembrat]

Looks like its gonna be a great series :) can't wait to see more

[@MrAilsaAng]

Could I be more in love with SoulPancake right now???

[@TheAdamSmasherMultiverse]

i will use this fro when i become a father!

[@PazurLikeALazer]

My parents are... Complicated... Both of my biological parents have been married and divorced twice, my mom about to be married the third time. When I was little, four years old I think, My parents split for the first time and I remember not quite understanding why Daddy had to go, but knowing that he was leaving. Then my mom met my step dad when I was about six, and I loved him like my real dad, who, at the time, got us (Me and my siblings) every other weekend. Brian (Step dad) is probably a really big reason I'm who I am today, because he was there when I needed a dad to talk to and mine wasn't around. My dad met her and introduced us to my step mom, Sara, when I was 8. I loved her instantly, and it was like her and my dad were meant to be together. She, like Bian, was sometimes a better mother to me than my own. So her and my dad were married, a little before my mom and step dad were. Not much more time passed before my dad started seeing us less and less (I was about ten), and I began to miss him and Sara. In January, my little brother and sister went to his house one weekend while I stayed behind for a soccer tournament. I believe I will regret that for the rest of my life, because, lo and behold, divorce strikes. That weekend was the last we would ever have the chance to see Sara, for, in the next month, the divorce was filed and all ties cut. Three years later, I'm thirteen, still very wounded by the divorce three years ago. In fact, I have not taken off the necklace she gave me since that day. It's the end of the seventh grade year, EOGs coming up (End Of Grade testing) when we come home from the bus stop one day to see our mom waiting for us. She says "Get in the car, we're going somewhere." Now, for a while there had been a lot of tension in our house, but nothing too serious that couldn't be solved. Apparently, this was not the case for my mom, because that day she took us and all of our belongings and moved out of that house, not telling Brian a thing. When he got home from work that day, he didn't even know what had happened. He tried calling us, but our phones had been taken by Mom. She didn't want us to have any contact with him. Which brings us to the present, ladies and gentlemen. If you read this far, can I just say: Wow. Thanks. But, yes, the present. I am fourteen years old in 8th grade and still have not adjusted to the "new life" my mother thinks will be better for us, when in fact, it is better for her and crushing us inside. She is already getting remarried to a dude we don't want as our new step daddy, and remember my dad? Haven't seen him since Christmas, and that was only because it was at my grandma's house. Before that? Thanksgiving. And then? The summer. He still has custody rights to get us every other weekend, but chooses not to. And so here I sit, with no friends save the ones I left behind, A broken family with some who still love me but cannot reach me, and yet another move and transfer to add on to the numerous others. My childhood is gone because of a mother who thinks she knows what's best for me, when in fact it is destroying me, and a father who doesn't bother to come get me. Life. Parents. Blah. I'm not sure why I typed this up... All I know is it felt good to let it all out. It still sucks, but somehow...less. I don't know how. But, if you did read this, seriously, THANK YOU. Also, I'm sorry for wasting your time. :-/

[@corbyn]

Thanks for sharing! I think there is a lot of us that have similar stories.

[@PazurLikeALazer]

***** Yeah. And I know there are kids out there with even worse stories, so usually I try not to tell my story like that, but here it felt necessary. You know? Just something I had to share.

[@lipsticktattoos]

It's premier is on my sons second birthday!!

[@artsiemama]

stoked

[@turmeric]

Can't wait!

[@goronska]

This preview kinda rubs me the wrong way... Because I understand only the boys can become fathers so asking them is 100%, but on the other hand, those fathers have daugthers, too, sometimes only daugthers, does that bond is irrelevant? Why not asking women how they percive their dads. I am sure there are families out there like mine, with baby girls only and dads being at loss what they role could or should be... because isn't it easier to figure out what a son more or less wants when you had been a son yourself? Is anybody with me on that?

[@QuetzalQuill]

I was thinking the same thing, actually....

[@jackpham9742]

Count me in also

[@Emjay6789]

can't wait :)

[@dylansullivan3137]

hey Max cant wait to see you tomorrow at school!

[@vbaime2]

cannot wait for this series!!! so needed these days when fatherlessness or crappy fathering is so prevalent. perfect combat(:

[@corbyn]

Thanks!

[@roymiller47]

Stoked for this c:

[@corbyn]

Thanks "that one guy". Love your username. Makes me think that I know you:)

[@shufflefreakable]

I'm very interested in this project. I lost my dad when I was 9.. I'm 16 now and I can't ask my dad on what to do. He's just not there

[@mynutella1317]

My dad left me when I was 1... He was an asshole but I still love him no matter what

[@TreysLifeJourneyVlog]

Nice..another relevant source of insights on my newly build channel...i get subscribed.

[@cloakedlion13]

This looks awesome

[@corbyn]

Thanks!

[@Sspidy]

Waiting :)

[@joshmgroft]

How did you plan the interview process? Who did you select to interview and how did you select? Did you travel around the country or did you stay regional?

[@asia.wasia_1563]

Yig j

[@corbyn]

Thanks for the questions Josh. I'm shooting most of the episodes where I live in the Chicago Area.

[@joshmgroft]

***** Thanks for the response. I'm a stay-at-home dad who never planned on staying home, but turning out to be a spinjitzu master at it. I'm looking forward to watching.

[@ktbgood4598]

Kudos to your effort! Whereas I vehemently believe there is a need to share experiences and stories for those who did not have a positive paternal presence, may I suggest it might be effective to weave in portrayals of those fathers who DID honestly try to parent to the best of their abilities? My father is not Superman but he is a good man. Sometimes he made mistakes and sometimes he got it right. As he says, "It was never out of malice, just stupidity." Perhaps you could also include those fathers who are just...human. Good Luck!

[@ACommonSpring]

i didn't get that angle to this at all. i mean, he says, "if your dad was crappy, or he wasn't there.. OR if you're like me and don't know what you're doing." it's not about surviving bad dads, it's talking TO dads about the influences on them.

[@ktbgood4598]

After watching it again, I see what you're saying. But I think the idea still stands. Who better to talk TO Dad's about their influence than ones who've already done it relatively well?

[@corbyn]

Thanks for the feedback KT. A lot of the upcoming stories will be stories of the good and the bad. I'm glad the trailer got you thinking about your Dad. What is something he did right?

[@ktbgood4598]

***** Daddy always knew how to listen. I don't know how he found the time to be patient...but he was. He was young, held two jobs, went to college and had two kids but every time I spoke, it was like we were the only two people on earth. I knew I was a priority long before I knew what "priority" meant. He still makes me feel like that. :-)

[@mikea9677]

I would like to share a video of me and my blind autistic son skiing. We have figured out things in his 28 years. :)

[@sarahdw88]

Just ask Shay Carl

[@monicachang3054]

:)

[@azeemdon6196]

1v

[@monicachang3054]

?

[@YellowKyoKyo]

amazing idea!...but where are the women? women have dad's and opinions and stories of them too, no?

[@A8Person]

my dad is shitty, but oh well

[@zackcampos1939]

Ummmmm no.