New Documentary He Calls Me Daughter Exposes the Father Wound Crisis Destroying Womens Faith

Documentary 'He Calls Me Daughter' Explores How Father Wounds Shape Women's Faith and Identity

Director Rick Altizer's new documentary "He Calls Me Daughter" premiered in theaters nationwide on March 17 and 18, 2026, through Fathom Entertainment. The film explores the devastating impact of what experts call "father wounds" on women's identity, faith, and sense of worth.

The documentary features testimonies from comedian Chonda Pierce, filmmaker Alex Kendrick, author Meg Meeker, In N Out Burger CEO Lynsi Snyder, Scarlet Hope founder Rachelle Starr, and theologian Michael Reeves. Each shares powerful stories about the role of fatherhood in shaping a woman's understanding of God.

Many women don't know what hurts them. They know something deep hurts, but don't know what it is.

Dr. Meg Meeker, author of "Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters," shared those words in the film.

Altizer, who previously directed "Show Me the Father" (2021) for the Kendrick Brothers, said he realized five years later there was another critical story to tell. He emphasized that the documentary is not critical of men, noting that positive male role models are also highlighted throughout the film.

Our identity comes from God. He gives us our purpose and who we are.

Altizer stated during an interview with The Christian Post.

One powerful story in the documentary follows Priscilla, a woman mentored through the Scarlet Hope ministry. Rachelle Starr, who founded Scarlet Hope in 2007 to reach women in the adult entertainment industry, has served approximately 2 million meals and mentored thousands of women over the years.

Starr explained that many women in the adult entertainment industry carry unaddressed father wounds. She stressed that recovery requires identifying pain and having safe spaces to share experiences.

God is my Father, I am loved, and He calls me daughter. A heavenly Father changes everything.

Pierce reflected during the film.

Counselors Bill and Tracey Robison developed an accompanying six week study designed to help women identify their wounds, understand the impact, and invite the heavenly Father into the places that still need His healing touch.

Rick Altizer's Documentary Reveals the Hidden Pain of Fatherlessness Among Women

The film follows the stories of several women shaped by absent, distant, or broken fathers and how those wounds followed them into adulthood, influencing their identity, self worth, and their relationship with God. Altizer approached his interviews conversationally without scripts, allowing raw and genuine testimonies to emerge.

Altizer's previous work includes the award winning "Russ Taff: I Still Believe" and three documentaries for Chonda Pierce: "Unashamed," "Enough," and "Laughing in the Dark," which ranked among the top five films in America during their theatrical runs.

The Crusader's Opinion

The fatherlessness crisis is one of the most overlooked epidemics in the West. We spend billions on social programs while ignoring the root cause: homes without fathers. Every statistic on poverty, incarceration, addiction, and broken relationships traces back to this wound. Rick Altizer is telling the truth the world refuses to hear. God designed the family with a father for a reason. When earthly fathers fail, only the Heavenly Father can fill that void. The Church must stop being silent about this. We need men to step up, stay present, and reflect the love of God to their daughters. Anything less is a failure of our calling.

Take Action

• Watch "He Calls Me Daughter" in theaters or visit hecallsmedaughter.org to find screenings and resources near you.
• Start the free six week companion study by Bill and Tracey Robison with your church small group or women's ministry to help women begin healing from father wounds.
• Support Scarlet Hope, the ministry founded by Rachelle Starr that reaches women in the adult entertainment industry with the love of Christ and practical support.
• If you or someone you know is struggling with a father wound, reach out to a trusted pastor or Christian counselor. Resources are also available through Focus on the Family at 1 800 A FAMILY (1 800 232 6459).
• Donate to www.TheShepherdsShield.org to support Christians in need around the world.