Frontline - S13E16: The Vanishing Father
In less than two generations, a seismic shift has occurred in the makeup of the American family. Today,fatherlessness has become the norm for about forty percent of American children and, some experts believe, contributes to some of our most urgent social problems. FRONTLINE explores this dramatic change in the American family and the startling findings of sociologists that, despite economic status, children from single parent homes are twice as likely to drop out of high school, to become teen-age mothers, and to spend time in jail.
Cast: Will Lyman
All Episodes - Season 13
Frontline S13E16 Synopsis
Stream Frontline "The Vanishing Father" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 1995-05-16, this episode is part of Season 13 of Frontline. Featuring performances from Will Lyman among the cast. With a runtime of 56m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary and News series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. In less than two generations, a seismic shift has occurred in the makeup of the American family. Today,fatherlessness has become the norm for about forty percent of American children and, some experts believe, contributes to some of our most urgent s...
