CAT LADIES with FORTY MEN FOR THE YUKON - SILVERDOCS Film Screening June 16, 2009

CAT LADIES:

CAT LADIES is a one hour verité documentary that unravels the real story behind the oft-ridiculed 'cat lady' - a cultural stereotype and figure of ridicule for women of a certain age with too many furry companions. Through the intimate portrait of four unique 'cat ladies' we create a sensitive and emotionally honest portrait of women whose lives and self-worth have become intractably linked to cats.

It's not the number of cats that defines someone as a 'cat lady', but rather their attachment, or non-attachment, to human beings. They create a world with their cats in which they are accepted and in control - a world where they ultimately have value.

For more information, visit: http://www.catladiesdoc.com/about.html

FORTY MEN FOR THE YUKON:

In keeping with the character and mood of the orthern Yukon, FORTY MEN FOR THE YUKON is a patient and observational look at two men who have spent their lives moving at their own pace and exploring where their interests take them.

German-born Frank Erl has worked actively as a gold miner for 40 years but is now contemplating selling his land and moving on. English-born Geordie Dobson has been the proprietor of a saloon in Keno City, population 14, for 30 years. Last week it closed down, leaving Geordie with a decision on how to move forward. These two men share a common history and a common landscape as they prepare for the next stage of their life.

For more information, visit: http://fortymenfortheyukon.wordpress.com/

Official Website: http://silverdocs.bside.com/2009/films/catladies_silverdocs2009#screenings