My love of short films took us back to the Stage at KDHX, which is hands down the worst of the SLIFF venues that I have experienced so far. Nevertheless, we braved it again for the Narrative Shorts: Comedy series. They were not as funny as I hoped, but certainly better than they were the year prior.
The Dog Doc is a profile of Marty Goldstein, a veterinarian with a preference for holistic treatment. His methods, though often unconventional and routinely criticized, appear to bring relief to lots of dogs whose illnesses and injuries have baffled other vets.
Because one dog movie isn't enough, we also saw To Be of Service. This film explores the traumatic, often invisible, effects of PTSD, and the relief that can be provided through a properly trained canine companion. A handful of veterans and their dogs are profiled, and though the pups certainly do not solve all problems, they make a big difference.
We rounded out the festival with some more short films, this time Narrative Shorts: Marriage Stories. It was, as the festival organizers called it, a "bookend" to the opening night's selection of Marriage Story. An interesting collection and a satisfactory ending.
I'm sure glad the St Louis Film Festival wasn't one of the things that got dropped from your TO DO list! The films ALL sound interesting. I hope to catch a few more (than just A Marriage Story)!
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