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I searched all over the net only to find three documentaries on stepparenting. Of course there was nothing specifically on stepfathering. If anyone knows of a documentary on stepfathers, please email me.


Invasion Of The Steppeople – Getting Along With Your Stepfamily
1997
15 mins
Meridian Education Corp
This video takes a comic approach to  the very real issues which occur in blended families including jealousy, resentment, unfavourable comparisons and discipline while offering some positive steps on how children and adults can peacefully co-exist in stepfamilies.
Order from here …
http://www.mid-atlantictraining.com/Meridian/Family/Family-Living.html
http://www.bishmore.com/mcintyre/parentin.htm

An American Stepfamily
1987-94?
26 mins
Films for the Humanities & Sciences
By the year 2000 stepfamilies are expected to outnumber traditional ’first-wed’ families in the United States. Past president of the Stepfamily Association of America Claire Berman is among those who speak in this program which points out the difficulties encountered when loyalties collide, and the rivalries that can result from blended families. Potential conflicts between 'his' kids, 'her' kids, and 'their' kids can create volatile situations. There is input from those trained to handle such situations, and suggestions for dealing with disharmony. Director Tony Marshall.
Check university libraries for this title.

Stepparenting
1987
28 mins
JVM Productions
Stepparent roles can be painful or rewarding. Couples share their experiences, frustrations and solutions
Order from here …
http://www.nncc.org/SACC/sacresources.html
http://www.cce.cornell.edu/publications/children.cfm