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This screening of The Dog Doc is made possible by the support of Village Vet in Mendocino. Thank you to Dr. Novack and her team for their support!


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As a pioneer of integrative medicine, veterinarian Dr. Marty Goldstein has been called everything from "maverick" to "miracle-worker." Attracting four-legged patients from around the world, Dr. Goldstein's practice, Smith Ridge Veterinary Center, provides holistic treatment for animals after other vets have given up hope. In The Dog Doc, director Cindy Meehl, goes behind the scenes at Smith Ridge to capture the full drama of "Dr. Marty" and his colleagues' life-changing commitment to wellness and the astounding results they achieve. Filmed over a 2½ year period, Meehl's unobtrusive camera highlights the vulnerability of her subjects - canine and human - while tracking each animal's progress. The Dog Doc combines the touching stories of families with the hard science of integrative care. By casting an intimate lens over this unique world, The Dog Doc shows the healing powers of integrative wellness, compassion and hope.

  • Year
    2019
  • Runtime
    101 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Rating
    NR
  • Director
    Cindy Meehl
  • Producer
    Alice Henty
  • Co-Producer
    Brittany Batterton
  • Cinematographer
    Nelson Hume
  • Editor
    Steve Heffner
  • Animator
    Joy E. Reed
  • Composer
    Todd Griffin
  • Sound Design
    Brian Fish