dont come upstairs

"Don't Come Upstairs" is a Canadian documentary film directed and co-written by Mike Lobel, premiered on September 30, 2025, on CBC Gem. The film explores a hidden family secret spanning 30 years through intimate home recordings and testimony, focusing on the fragile bond between father and son overshadowed by silence. It deals with themes of resilience, forgiveness, and reconciliation, with a runtime of approximately 44 minutes. The documentary is rooted in real events from Mike Lobel's investigation into what his parents kept from him and his siblings. It is available to stream for free with ads on CBC Gem in Canada, and internationally access requires a Canadian VPN and an account on CBC Gem to watch online.