I\u2019ve been on a serious documentary trip as of late and I feel like it\u2019s my duty to spread the word about the most emotional film I have ever witnessed.<\/p>\n
\u201cDear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father\u201d reduced me to a pile of tears, sadness and downright seething emotions.<\/p>\n
The 95-minute film is an unforgettable watch as filmmaker Kurt Kuenne introduces us to his fallen best friend, Dr. Andrew Bagby. After learning of Bagby\u2019s unforeseen death, Kuenne sets out on a cross-country journey interviewing everybody who was touched by Bagby\u2019s kindness and friendship.<\/p>\n
During Kuenne\u2019s quest, he introduces the ultimate antagonist: Dr. Shirley Turner.<\/p>\n
Turner, who was the prime suspect in Bagby\u2019s death, reveals that she was pregnant with Bagby\u2019s baby about a month after his murder. When Kuenne discovers this harrowing truth, he then decides to dedicate the documentary to Bagby\u2019s soon-to-be son Zachary so when the child grows up he can view the film and find out how many people cared about his father and what kind of man Bagby was.<\/p>\n
This documentary has played a profound effect on my everyday life since I watched the film three months ago. The ability Kuenne portrays as he weaves in-and-out of stories and memories of love, friendship and loss have helped me realize that I shouldn\u2019t take advantage of the people that are close to me and to never be afraid of telling a person how much they really mean.<\/p>\n
Luckily, I\u2019ve kept the same group of close friends for more than a decade and my girlfriend and I have been together for almost four years now. I feel like a very blessed man thanks to the friendships I\u2019ve gained through my life and I intend to make the most of them.<\/p>\n
As crazy and ridiculous as it sounds, it\u2019s easy to forget about the people you love. It\u2019s easy to take love and friendship for granted because it is a reliable quality to fall back on.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s unfortunate that it took a documentary about a tragic death to help me realize how important life\u2019s memories really are.<\/p>\n
Confucius said it best: \u201cWherever you go, go with all your heart.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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