New York City... Melting Point

What if every person could actually make an impact on the world?

What would you do if your child was diagnosed with a rare, cancerous brain tumor, and then subjected to several brain surgeries and chemotherapy treatments? Would you find solace and relief in these state-of-the-art medical treatments and facilities, knowing they could save her life? What about if you found out that her cancer was all a lie; a fabricated story in the name of research? What then? What do you do? What can you do? Witness the true, modern day David and Goliath story as a family becomes entangled with powerful institutions in their pursuit for medical research, money and notoriety.

Born premature, Zachary Briggs wasn't supposed to live more than 48 hours. Surrounded by a loving family he overcame the odds against him and lives his life to the fullest in spite of his intellectual disability. While popular among his high school student body, no one expected the honor he would receive.

This is documentary highlighting the importance of vaccination to prevent disease. Many people have concerns about the side effects of vaccines, but have forgotten about the consequences of the diseases themselves. This film features interviews with people concerned with this topic. They include those who have acquired vaccine preventable diseases, the mother of twins, one of whom it autistic, as well as interviews with Pediatric physicians and infectious disease experts. The film-maker is the 15 year old son of Pediatricians. He conceived this project while listening to his parents at the dinner table, and subsequently directed, filmed and edited this project independently.

The Loving Kind introduces viewers to TRRC (Therapeutic and Recreational Riding Center); a family-run horse farm in rural Maryland specializing in the rehabilitation, both mental and physical, of children and veterans with special needs. We meet the owner and her tireless staff of handlers and therapists, as well as some very special patients who have made tremendous strides in this increasingly popular form of therapy involving one of the man's favorite animals.