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Documentarian Gunnar Hall Jensen spent 20 years documenting his relationship with his son, but the story takes a tragic turn when Jonathan becomes seduced by the promise of success and easy money. Here's how to watch "Portrait of a Confused Father" from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for FREE.
"Portrait of a Confused Father" airs on Tuesday, March 17 at 10 p.m. GMT.
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Jensen is known for his deeply personal films, with the “Gunnar Goes…” documentaries earning acclaim for their raw and honest portrayal of a man seeking for meaning in life. But “Portrait of a Confused Father” may be his most intimate piece yet, as what starts as a log of the relationship between a father and his son ends in a twisted tale of toxic masculinity, death and grief.
Throughout the documentary, we see how Jensen struggles to connect with his rebellious son as they navigate the teenage years, and how by 18, Jonathan has been indoctrinated into the world of hyper masculine social media influencers promising fame and fortune. At the age of 21, while living with a successful influencer in Brazil, Jonathan is attacked and killed. Just weeks before the documentary was due to be completed, it takes a turn Jensen could never have foreseen, and what should have been a celebratory conclusion becomes a period of grief and reconstruction.
Despite its heartbreaking conclusion, Jensen intends the film to primarily be a story about the love between father and son, struggles and all, however it also serves as a cautionary tale, with the film maker telling “Variety” how it highlights “how easy it is for a young man to get lost in today’s chaotic world with twisted ideas of how to succeed and become rich, promoted problematically by today’s gurus, coaches, influencers on the internet.”
A powerful and prescient look at modern masculinity, generational divides and familial love, Gunnar Hall Jensen’s moving documentary is a must-see, so read on to find out how to watch "Portrait of a Confused Father" online and from anywhere.
Watch 'Portrait of a Confused Father' for free in the U.K.
Watch 'Portrait of a Confused Father' from abroad
If you’re travelling and find that your usual streaming service is blocked, a VPN (virtual private network) can make your device appear as though it’s back in your home country. That way, you can keep using the subscriptions you already pay for, just as you would on your sofa at home.
We regularly test VPNs, and NordVPN is one of the best all‑round options for streaming thanks to its fast speeds, reliable unblocking, and wide device support. It also comes with a 30‑day money‑back guarantee, so you can see how it works with your setup before fully committing.
Using a VPN is simple.
1. Install the VPN app on the device you’ll watch on. NordVPN is our pick.
2. Connect to a server in your home country. For example, choose a UK server to access BBC iPlayer while abroad.
3. Open your streaming app and play as normal.
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Can I watch 'Portrait of a Confused Father' in the U.S., Australia or Canada?
At time of writing, no distributor has picked up "Portrait of a Confused Father" for streaming in the U.S., Australia or Canada. We'll be sure to keep you updated if we here more.
Watch free: If you are a Brit abroad, you can still watch the documentary by using a VPN such as NordVPN to unblock the free BBC iPlayer platform.
All you need to know about "Portrait of a Confused Father"
'Portrait of a Confused Father' trailer
'Portrait of a Confused Father' release date
After making waves on the festival circuit, "Portrait of a Confused Father" comes to BBC iPlayer in the U.K. on Tuesday, March 17. International streaming dates are TBC.
Who is Gunnar Hall Jensen?
Gunnar Hall Jensen is an award-winning documentary filmmaker best know for his deeply personal explorations for meaning in life "Gunnar Goes Comfortable" and its sequel "Gunnar Goes God."
"Portrait of a Confused Father" is his first film in nearly a decade, and takes things back to the intimate style of film making seen in his earlier documentaries.
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