I began watching the movie thinking that I would be sincerely sad about the whole situation. However, when the credits started rolling, I was incensed about the whole situation. I could not comprehend how there were people in this world that could do such terrible things...and ultimately get away with it. I'm a pretty understanding person, so not understanding the rationalization behind Shirley's thought process left me completely flabbergasted! The way Kurt puts together the film really allows the viewer to become emotionally involved with all the people and the situation. Especially at the end, when the viewer's emotions become synchronized with the rhythm of the film. I finished watching the movie with tears streaming down my face in both anger and sadness. The movie impacted me so much that I then wanted to know even more, so I did some online research for the rest of the day. Dear Zachary is such a powerful film that everyone should watch and prepare to be enraged!

This was a very well made documentary that pulls on the heart strings so hard that you will cry, no matter how manly you are. Dear Zachary is full of love and thought for those who it is made for and I felt like I was part of the family. If you can find this movie you should buy it or at least rent it. Go out and get it now.