Silverdocs Video: Cat Hullabaloo
A woman at the screening of Cat Ladies called it “the saddest film I’ve ever seen.” I kind of agree, but don’t think that’s a bad thing. The film is utterly riveting, going deep into the daily lives of four Toronto women who live with from three to more than 140 cats. The film has stayed with me for days.
Director Christie Callan-Jones and producer Jeannette Loakman are, understandably, not rushing to add that quote to the poster. We spoke with both women about their film, which I’m predicting will be one of the hits of the fest. First, Callan-Jones discusses how and why she made the film, and what is the dang deal with these women anyway?
And Loakman discusses the film’s very clever marketing ploy: giving away a series of Cat Lady buttons, each with a different image. Thus, like any true cat lady, you must collect them all.
