
Call Me Papa: The Letters of Otto Frank (2026)
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The documentary recounts the post-WWII experiences of Otto Frank, Anne Frank's father, highlighting his journey from the liberation of Auschwitz to the publication of Anne's diary. Initially devastated and uncertain of the fate of his daughters and wife, Otto is ultimately informed of their deaths in concentration camps. Overwhelmed by grief but committed to sharing Anne's legacy, Otto navigates skepticism from potential publishers to eventual success, with Anne's diary becoming a global phenomenon. The narrative also delves into his profound impact on others through correspondence, particularly with young people who saw him as a source of wisdom and hope. Otto's ethos of focusing on hope and humanity even amidst despair is continuously emphasized, portraying him as a humanitarian dedicated to fostering understanding and goodness in the world.
- Country of origin
- Not yet available · likely United States (estimated from cast and crew)
Cast
- John Neiman as Self
- Eva Schloss as Self
- Cara Wilson-Granat as Self
Crew
- Otto Frank · Archive footage
- Shawn Cauthen · Director
- Shawn Cauthen · Producer
- Lee Leshen · Producer
- Shawn Cauthen · Cinematographer
- Derick Joe · Cinematographer
- Shawn Cauthen · Editor