'The Healing Powers of Dude' (2020)
This Netflix TV series is perfect for animal lovers as it is centered on human-dog bonding.

Raushaniya Badretdinova grew up in the village. After milking, the cow loved to lie on the hayloft and draw. The parents didn’t take the child’s passion for frivolity, so no one supported Raushania’s desire to study for an artist. The girl had to escape. Raushaniya was married twice, suffered cancer, she was diagnosed with "infertility". The girl had to endlessly change rented apartments, work day and night. Will Raushania be able to break out of the vicious circle of diseases, lack of money and become a recognized artist?
This Netflix TV series is perfect for animal lovers as it is centered on human-dog bonding.
The gentle, emotional nuances of Evan’s coming-of-age story would have been so beneficial to have incorporated into the life of a POC character. Showing a Black, Asian or Latino young man that is afforded the space to be vulnerable, flawed and sensitive while driving a compelling and widely-loved narrative would have been a game changer.
When you first hear that there is a series on Netflix where the lead character’s wife dies from cancer and he becomes dangerously suicidal, you wouldn’t immediately assume that it’s a comedy.
This indie short documentary archived the story of a staple rock band as well as an essential part of local history.