Anton de Kom, my father

How far does the influence of family extend? And can you choose who your family is?

In Anton de Kom, My Father, Doris, a passionate population researcher, takes you on a journey that begins with a lecture in a theater, but soon turns into a deeply personal story. As an adopted child from Suriname, Doris struggled with her identity. Her Dutch parents felt like a puzzle piece that didn't quite fit. The desire to understand who she really is drives her away from her adoptive parents, toward her roots.

During her search, she discovers the story of Anton de Kom, the legendary Surinamese resistance hero who fought against colonial oppression. His struggle strikes a chord deep inside. The more she delves into his life, the more she sees similarities to her own struggles. What begins as a search for identity becomes a poignant encounter with a man who feels like the father where always sought.

Anton de Kom, my father is a moving and inspiring performance about struggle and connection based on the question, "Who are you at home with?"