Documentary
United States of America
Through the Night is a documentary film that explores the challenges faced by working parents who don't have the luxury of a standard 9-to-5 work schedule and need to find quality child care that suits their needs. The film is set at Dee's Tots, a 24-hour daycare center in New York that provides a haven for working families who need round-the-clock care for their children.
At the center of the film is Nunu, the owner of Dee's Tots and the primary caregiver for the children. Nunu is an empathetic and compassionate woman who has made it her mission to provide a safe and nurturing environment for the children in her care. She has built a strong bond with the families who rely on her daycare center, going above and beyond to ensure that their needs are met.
The film follows several families who bring their children to Dee's Tots, each with their own unique challenges and struggles. There's Patrick and Cheryl, who work long hours as nurses and rely on Nunu to care for their four young children; Marisol, a single mother who works two jobs to make ends meet and often relies on her mother to help care for her son; and Nelly and Vinny, who have two young children with special needs and depend on Nunu to provide specialized care and attention.
Throughout the film, we see the emotional toll that the constant juggling of work and child care takes on these families. We also see how Nunu provides a source of stability and comfort for them, creating a sense of community and belonging that they might not find elsewhere. Through the Night is a poignant and powerful look at the struggles facing working families in America, and a tribute to the unsung heroes like Nunu who provide a lifeline for them.
