http://silverdocs.bside.com/2009/films/catladies_silverdocs2009;jsessionid=A201A84DD93BC2079D5EFE89AAFBAAAE
A revealing look into the lives and motivations of four self- proclaimed “cat ladies:” Margo, Jenny, Diane and Ziggy divulge their stories with raw and occasionally uncomfortable honesty. Margo finds that caring for her three cats fills the void of profound loneliness. Jenny, a 35-year-old real estate agent, uses her 16 cats as an excuse for not getting out there and finding love. After retiring, Diane, a once-successful banker, fills her schedule by rescuing abandoned cats. And Ziggy has given her life to cat rescue, but in so doing has found a purpose for living. One thinks she’s gone too far, taken in too many. Another thinks there’s room for more. Cats fill their needs for love, affection, nurturing, purpose, company, trust and dedication. But how many is too many? Where do you draw the line? Christie Callan-Jones presents the delicate balance of the “cat lady” psyche, taking us beyond stereotypes to explore the extreme edge of pet ownership and deeply felt emotions. This quirky and unexpectedly moving film sensitively captures the struggle that each “cat lady” battles on a daily basis and asks the question: Might we all be just one “cat” away from our own obsessive addiction?
