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Abby Smith

I would like to buy a copy Lucky Ducks to show in my classroom. I looked on Amazon and they aren’t selling it yet. Any idea when it will be for sale or where I can buy it?

http://www.harrietcabelly.com Harriet Cabelly

I just saw your DVD – Lucky Ducks- and am so impressed. I am a social worker in the NYC public schools in Queens. I work with the little guys – Pre-K and their parents. I also lead parent book clubs. I am hoping to show your film to parent groups. Although “my parents” are of young children, I think this is a must for all parents to see, certainly in our society today. Because as you say, it starts with the parents.
I found the film to be very disturbing because it rang so true. I see it with parents of young kids- how they “feed” their children with all the latest “things” so they can have it all, thinking that this is what creates happy kids; only to create the largest bottomless pits. And in my private practice on the north shore of Long Island (lots of Roslyn parents), the mothers are exactly the same. It is so sad. They are empty with big holes in their heart and souls. As we know, material things are the immediate pacifier, only till the next temptation shows itself. But how fleeting that is. There is no substance. As your husband says in the film – where are our teens asking the big questions we used to ask; those existential and thought provoking struggles. Their struggles are with the upcoming newest piece of technology.
I am a modern Orthodox Jew and can sadly say this is so prevalent among the middle and upper class “religious” Jews as well. The kids go to Yeshivas and this sense of entitlement is a major issue. So this certainly cuts across the spectrum.
Kudos to you for bringing this out to the public in a wonderful way. And the interviews are also outstanding. I had never heard of Dr. Madeline Levine. She was so excellent in all she said; just so down to earth in her explanations. It seems so obvious – what the heck are we all doing!!!!

jane moffat

I found the film to be particularly pertinent…. I have 4 daughters, my eldest is nearly 11 and I am 100% guilty of bonding with her over material possessions…. she loves to go and wander around the shops with me and hang out…. nothing has reached crisis stage so it seems ok, right? WRONG! i can see how this is a slippery slope… You see I like nice things, and I like my kids to have nice things…. again, slippery…. My husband and I are really taking the issues the film raises very seriously and I thank you Tracey for giving us this gift. It’s like a little calling from the future saying “tread carefully”…. I have also found Madeline Levine’s book to be extremely insightful – it all seems so obvious when you read it in print or see it on the documentary…. now to apply it to my life. The challenge….. and not one that I take lightly.

Susan

I watched Lucky Ducks over the weekend and it is a beautiful film. The honesty and truth in the film is what makes it so beautiful. It is raw, powerful, and thought provoking.

Just like the title of this blog, the film is all about feeling connected and knowing that other people feel the same range of emotions you do. It is both refreshing and comforting to know that you are not alone. The film is also a chance to do a bit of self-reflection. By watching Tracey and Taylor, it is hard not to look inwards and examine oneself.

Beyond connection and reflection, to see Tracey and Taylor facing themselves, accepting themselves, and growing from this experience, is very inspiring. Thank you for allowing me to come on this journey with both of you.

Mariana

Lucky Ducks stays with you. Since I have a son, live on the West Coast and am not as sophisticated as ya’ll…I watched it with deep interest, but didn’t see myself and troubled son until half way through. Your ability to hang in there rattled me and I saw myself and our struggle. After that, I related over and over. I’m sure that happens to many parents watching Lucky Ducks. THe scene that stays with me was when you two were on the street ready to go to yet another therapy appointment. Also, when the little “brat” calls you Mommy. You can’t stay mad. Awwww. I was nodding and crying. As a fly on the wall we were learning and growing with you. Taylor is so brave to even go to India, let alone open her guts and spill it too. She’s a lovely young lady. You are a determined Mom. We all came away feeling like family members and loving you both.

http://www.cupcakeyumyum.com Scarlett K

Hi Tracy!

I just watched Lucky Ducks. Thank you so much for this film. I know I’m 2 years behind but it will be so helpful for me in a couple more years (2 pre teen girls). Thanks for being real.

Scarlett K

Carrie Becker

I watched Lucky Ducks recently and loved it, I purchased a DVD. There is a song written and performed by Paul Williams at the end of the movie and I would like to know where I could buy a copy of it. I am desperate! Thank you very much. Your Documentary spans multiple problems found in relationships and it’s underlying message is an inspiration to more than just “Lucky Duck” families.

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