DELAWARE, Ohio-In 2020, popular family vloggers Myka and James Stauffer announced that they were “rehoming” their adopted autistic son, Huxley, sparking controversy and backlash among their one million followers. Huxley, who had been featured prominently in their parenting videos, suddenly disappeared from their posts, prompting questions and criticism.
Now, four years later, a three-part docuseries titled “An Update on Our Family” premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival, directed by Rachel Mason. The documentary sheds light on the Stauffers and the unregulated family vlogging industry, exploring the events surrounding Huxley’s removal from their channel and the financial incentives behind sharing family content online.