Cat Daddies

Special Event: Saturday, May 28th at 1pm

A special presentation of The Newburyport Documentary Film Festival, this screening will be followed by a Skype Q&A with director Mye Hoang.

David Giovanni (pictured above) is living on the streets of New York, determined to stay together with his beloved cat Lucky. When he’s finally granted a spot in a transitional housing facility that accepts cats, the COVID-19 pandemic and a devastating medical diagnosis puts his future together with Lucky in doubt.

David’s journey is interspersed with portraits of other “cat dads” from all over the country and some of which struggle to navigate the unprecedented events of 2020 with their little furry friends. They include a group of firefighters, a stunt man, a truck driver, a Bay Area tech worker, a schoolteacher whose cat becomes a viral sensation, and an actor/Instagram influencer. These men couldn’t be more different, but they share an unconditional love of their beloved pets. CAT DADDIES is a refreshing and timely exploration of modern masculinity and the unlikely bond between man and cat.

(USA / 2021 / Directed by Mye Hoang)
Unrated / 1 hr 29 mins