Iowa Vet: Dogs, Cats, Corn, & Murder

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Chris Caz Jun 9 I'm delighted and impressed by "Iowa Vet - Cats, Dogs, Corn, and Murder". Tongue firmly planted in cheek, this documentary shares interesting and amusing anecdotes about animals, people, and veterinary medicine from Alan Younkin DVM, while intermixing local small-town murders and a witty, entertaining history about the remains of the lost Mormon city of Zarahemla, purportedly found on the Younkin farmland. I started to write down favorite moments, but I gave up this effort when I found myself constantly pausing the video to make note of them the entire documentary is full of exemplary moments, presented with expertly crafted transitions containing well chosen music, sound effects, graphics, and photos. Poignantly woven into the piece is a personal trajectory of Younkin's life, his children, and family, past and present, adding a touching depth and unexpected richness to the material. "Life is better shared" - a message for all to hear. See more M C @mscampbell 2d What a wild ride!! This delightful film takes you on a heartwarming journey through the true life story of its endearing and compelling main character, Alan, whose sweet nature provides the perfect foil to the film’s fascinating side quests into 3 headline-grabbing murders and some little known history of the Mormon Church (the murders and the Mormons are unrelated). How did Alan manage to build his practice into a national empire while raising 4 children with his wife in a small town in Iowa? What secrets lie on Alan’s family farm? What twists and turns lead our hero to a new life in New York? How do the murders and the Mormons fit into this tightly woven narrative? There is never a dull moment in this fast-paced movie that will have you laughing one moment and crying the next. Alan is the hero we all need. Michael Schelp’s film-making is a dizzying and hilarious dance into unexplored corners of American life. How does it all fit together? You have to see the movie to find out. See more Justin H @RT45969006 5d Iowa Vet is such a phenomenal, intimate look at a fascinating life. It’s a great reminder that everyone has a unique story to tell, and that we need to follow our hearts and share those journeys with the people around us. If you want to be inspired by a genuinely unique life path and see how one person's story can spark a shift in perspective, give this a watch. See more Richard G @RichardGibbons 6d This story, at first, seems like an ordinary life, but it makes one realize that everyone's life can be epic when seen as a total trajectory. Often times, chance and luck are a large component of one's life, but it is how one reacts to all these elements that come our way, that defines our tale. Like Alan Younkin's life which is both exceptional and normal, we reflect on our own lives. It causes us to reflect on the trajectory of our own lives. Michael Schelp's fast paced editing maintains a dynamic tension throughout the film and one's interest never fades from this wonderful film. No need to pay a therapist......see this film and you will come out renewed. See more Michael S @RT44171283 Jun 19 I saw this film as part of a film festival in NYC…followed by a Q&A with the Dr and his producer/husband. The story telling is top notch and it is embellished with excellent commentary and very creative animations. There are little nuggets planted throughout the film that all come to fruition as the story continues. Once you see this film you’ll never think the same about veterinary medicine and the convergence of otherwise unlikely events. See more John D. @JDosil Jun 15 “That’s not possible, we live in a gated community,” quipped a smug client whose dog was diagnosed with fleas. The harsh reality: noble or peasant, no matter the socioeconomic strata one inhabits is fair game to the order Siphonoptera. Fans of James Herriot’s “All Creatures Great and Small” will immediately resonate with Dr. Alan Younkin’s affable demeanour and compassion for animals depicted in “Iowa Vet: Dogs, Cats, Corn and Murder.”As the narrative unfolds, a life well-lived reveals itself through Younkin’s fond reminiscences of life in rural Iowa. Studious by nature, his unwavering focus on academia garnered him class validectorian from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Shortly thereafter Younkin married his college sweetheart and lauched their small veterinary practice. Seemingly disparate motifs all coalesce and are stitched together with Midwest ideals of humility, neighbourly hospitality, practicality and hard work. A generous slice of cinéma vérité. See more Read all reviews

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