Tobacco Pipe Documentary

“The 2001: A Space Odyssey of Pipe Making Documentaries”
Stephen Pizzello
Chief Editor and Publisher
American Cinematographer

“Striking the same reverence for its subject as Jiro Dreams of Sushi”
Third Coast Review

Tobacco Pipe Documentary

“The 2001: A Space Odyssey of Pipe Making Documentaries”
Stephen Pizzello
Chief Editor and Publisher
American Cinematographer

“Striking the same reverence for its subject as Jiro Dreams of Sushi”
Third Coast Review

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IN THE CASE OF MY FATHER, HIS KNOWLEDGE IS NOT GONE. IT LIVES ON IN ME.

  • Tobacco Pipe Documentary

A FILM ABOUT PIPES.
A FILM ABOUT PEOPLE.

For centuries, the tobacco pipe has been a symbol of contentment and contemplation. Through the window of this transcendental artifact and its sacred origins, Father the Flame is a cinematic exploration of legacy, family and love.

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Tobacco Pipe Documentary

A FILM ABOUT PIPES.
A FILM ABOUT PEOPLE.

For centuries, the tobacco pipe has been a symbol of contentment and contemplation. Through the window of this transcendental artifact and its sacred origins, Father the Flame is a cinematic exploration of legacy, family and love.

  • Tobacco Pipe Documentary
  • Tobacco Pipe Documentary
  • Tobacco Pipe Documentary
  • Tobacco Pipe Documentary

Meet the Cast

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Upcoming Screenings:

Grand Rapids, Michigan – June 13th.

7pm at Celebration North
2121 Celebration Dr NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

In The News

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Put that in your pipe and smoke it: UP pipe maker among world’s best

By DANIEL WANSCHURA • DEC 18, 2018 • MICHIGAN RADIO • Just…
Tobacco Pipe Documentary

THE TRUTH HURTS: REVIEWS OF “[CENSORED],” “FATHER THE FLAME” & “UNITED SKATES”

By KYLE SANDERS • OCT. 17, 2018 • CHIRP RADIO • This…
Tobacco Pipe Documentary

Filmmaker Chad Terpstra Makes Big-Screen Debut With “Father The Flame”

By MIGUEL RUIZ • OCT. 17, 2018 • LOYOLA PHEONIX • “Father…

Chicago Film Festival: Father the Flame

By EDITOR • OCT. 13, 2018 • THE TIMES WEEKLY • This…
Tobacco Pipe Documentary

CINE-LIST: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 – THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18

By DS • OCT. 12, 2018 • CINE-FILE CHICAGO • Chad Terpstra’s…

CIFF 2018 preview

By DAVID J. FOWLIE • OCT. 11, 2018 • KEEPING IT REEL The…

CHIRP RADIO GOES TO THE 2018 CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL!

By KYLE SANDERS • OCT. 11, 2018 • CHIRP RADIO • Movie…
Tobacco Pipe Documentary

Dispatch: More Than 15 Films To See at Chicago International Film Festival This Weekend

By MATTHEW NERBER • OCT. 11, 2018 • THIRD COAST REVIEW • Father…
Tobacco Pipe Documentary

Pipe-Making Documentary Father The Flame To Premiere At 54th Chicago Int’l Film Festival

By KEVIN GODBEE • OCT. 10, 2018 • PIPEMAGAZINE.COM • Acclaimed…

Father The Flame Premieres At Chicago International Film Festival

By ANDREW WIKE• OCT. 9, 2018 • SMOKINGPIPES.COM • Chad…
Tobacco Pipe Documentary

Pipemaking Documentary to be Featured at Chicago International Film Festival

OCT 3, 2018 • TOBACCOBUSINESS.COM • Father the Flame,…

‘Birds Of Passage’, ‘Border’ among Chicago international competition line-up (exclusive)

By JEREMY KAY • SEPT. 14, 2018 • SCREENDAILY • Cannes…
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