"A Father's Promise" explores the unsettling crisis of growing up without a father. NBC News cameras track the lives of three children from birth until age 12 to look at how they deal with their absentee fathers in this emotional and thought-provoking documentary. Following the film, NBC's Al Roker, football great Tiki Barber, Newark Mayor Cory Booker and others discuss the role their fathers played in their lives. watch
To celebrate Black History Month, NBC News has compiled this thought-provoking series of programs honoring the contributions of prominent African American leaders and looking at contemporary issues. Relive the inspirational messages of Civil Rights leaders through rare archival footage including one of the first in-depth televised interviews with Martin Luther King Jr. Reflect on the current state of race relations in the United States through a compelling town hall discussion in "Obama's America: 2010 and Beyond" featuring MSNBC's Chris Matthews and radio host Tom Joyner. Witness the emotional journey of three young teens coming to terms with their absentee fathers in "A Father's Promise," moderated by NBC's Al Roker and Tiki Barber. And laugh along with comedian Chris Rock and actress Nia Long in a lively conversation about the cultural significance of hair. watch
"A Father's Promise" explores the unsettling crisis of growing up without a father. NBC News cameras track the lives of three children from birth until age 12 to look at how they deal with their absentee fathers in this emotional and thought-provoking documentary. Following the film, NBC's Al Roker, football great Tiki Barber, Newark Mayor Cory Booker and others discuss the role their fathers played in their lives. watch
