Gospel music icon CeCe Winans adds another milestone to her illustrious career, stepping into the role of Executive Producer for the highly anticipated new documentary Fatherless No More. The film, which is currently in consideration for an Academy Award, tells an extraordinary true story of faith and transformation inside one of America's most notorious prisons.
Fatherless No More chronicles the remarkable journey of a former Super Bowl champion turned Orlando-based pastor who answered a divine call to live among the incarcerated on Rikers Island. Choosing to reside in an RV stationed at the jail complex, he ministers daily to men broken by abandonment, addiction, and despair. The film captures his unwavering mission to restore hope and identity to those scarred by fatherlessness - and in doing so, to reveal the redemptive power of a Father who never leaves.
"This story moved me deeply," says Winans. "It's a reminder that no matter how far we've wandered, God's love is relentless. He is still in the business of healing hearts, restoring families, and rewriting stories. I wanted to be part of bringing that truth to light."
Blending raw realism with spiritual insight, Fatherless No More offers an unflinching look at the epidemic of fatherlessness and its generational impact, while celebrating the resilience that emerges when faith meets brokenness. The documentary magnifies what happens when grace enters even the darkest spaces - inside prisons, inside homes, and inside the human heart.
Winans' involvement signals a new chapter in her creative journey, extending her ministry beyond music to visual storytelling. As one of gospel music's most decorated artists, with 15 Grammy Awards, 31 GMA Dove Awards, and a reputation for authenticity and compassion, Winans brings both credibility and conviction to the project.
Produced by a passionate team of filmmakers and faith leaders, Fatherless No More is not merely a film - it's a movement calling the church and the wider community to reimagine what redemption looks like for the forgotten and the fatherless.
The trailer for Fatherless No More is now available, offering a glimpse into a story that is as heartbreaking as it is hope-filled.
