In My Father’s House

In “In My Father’s House,” the film delves into themes of identity and heritage within an African-American family. The documentary follows Grammy Award-winning rapper Che ‘Rhymefest’ Smith as he reconnects with his estranged father, Brian, on Chicago’s challenging South Side. Che, who grew up in a fractured household, believed his father to be long dead after having no contact for over two decades. However, upon purchasing his father’s childhood home, Che embarks on a journey to locate him, only to discover that Brian lives just a few blocks away as a homeless alcoholic. This poignant documentary highlights the impact of memories and identity on a family separated by two generations from slavery while capturing Che and Brian’s quest to forge a new legacy for their community and future generations. Watch it here. Available online free on sites like Soap2day and 123Movies, “In My Father’s House” is a compelling story of reconciliation and hope.