The documentary “Daughters,” currently streaming on Netflix follows four girls as they prepare for a Daddy Daughter dance with their fathers who are serving time in a jail in Washington D.C.

The film is a creative partnership between activist Angela Patton and director Natalie Rae. Its origins date back to 2012, when Rae attended a TED Talk given by Patton titled “A Father-Daughter Dance in Prison,” informed by Patton’s work as the CEO of nonprofit Girls for a Change. “Daughters” is deeply emotional, shining a light on the heartbreaking impact of incarceration on families and underlining importance of a strong family bond no matter the circumstances.

Making the film was an eight-year process, culminating with a premiere at Sundance where it was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize and won the Audience Award for US Documentary and Festival Favorite Award – accolades that have historically led to an Oscar nomination. “Daughters” also marks the first film project for Jessica Seinfeld, who joined the project as an executive producer, finding connection to the subject matter through her work with the Good+ Foundation.

“This story found me,” explains Jessica. “A friend of mine who is familiar with the work Good+ does with marginalized fathers, told me about the film. The filmmakers needed additional funding to complete the project, and within 30 seconds of hearing about it, I knew it was something I had to support.”