Movie: Papa

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    This is Jon Alpert's portrait of his father's struggles with growing old and nearing the end of life.

  • Release Date

    2002-06-16

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  • Tagline

    He was a businessman, a jazz bandleader, a navy pilot - and a great dad.

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