The Weight They Carry
Available screening types
Virtual
On-demand
In-person
Available until
Jun 03, 2026
Speakers Available
Available in
Worldwide
About the film
Come discover the world beyond your beloved pet’s care and dive into the heart of a San Francisco veterinary clinic. Through the eyes of compassionate and seasoned vet, Kathy Gervais, you’ll see the life and death decisions that she’s faced with every day. But as Kathy shows us, it's not just our furry friends whose lives are at stake.
Screening package includes:
Screening guide with tips to plan a successful event, discussion guide, mental health resources, action toolkit, and background on the topic
Posters and images to help promote your screening
Q&A available with the filmmaker, film participant and/or psychologist. Email with any questions grace.galletti@gmail.com.
Genre
Documentary
Runtime
0h 11m
Released
2024
Director
Grace Galletti, Zhiwei Feng
Producer
Grace Galletti, Zhiwei Feng
Awards & recognition
San Francisco Short Film Festival
Official Selection
UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism Showcase
Official Selection
BAMPFA Student Committee Film Festival
Official Selection
What people are saying
‘It was really lovely. A human, grounded take on a very difficult subject.‘
Viewer
Screening Event Feedback Form
‘This film recognizes animals' vital role in people’s lives and the impact that veterinary care can have on their owners. People will see the heart, grief, stress, and love that veterinary professionals carry and why we love doing what we do.‘
Karla Fernandez, RVT and former NOMV Board Member
‘What a fantastic, poignant film. I saw parts of myself and some of my colleagues in Dr. Gervais. It is a necessary film to make to shine the light on this important topic that not many know outside of veterinary medicine‘
Viewer
Screening Event Feedback Form
‘The film was definitely emotionally impactful, and is much needed to increase awareness.‘
Viewer
Screening Event Feedback Form
‘I’m beyond moved by this. Honestly...I have no words right now. I'm blown away. Thank you for your brilliance and compassion in covering such a sensitive, heartfelt issue.‘
Dr. Katie Lawlor, psychologist & co-founder of Veterinary Mental Health Support
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