First Person Singular by Wendy Braitman

filed in Myths and stereotypes

The Trope of the Crazy Cat Lady

October 28, 2009 ⋅  Email This Post ⋅  Print This Post ⋅ Post a comment

Here’s my disclaimer. I have NOT seen the Canadian documentary, Cat Ladies, only this trailer. I read about the film over the summer and contacted the producer, who emailed that she will be sending me a copy for review. I hope, as their promotional materials indicate, the film shatters the stereotype of the cat lady, rather than plays into it. The preview does not make me hopeful.

For the record, I LOVE my cat.

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