If you're not moved by this wonderful tribute to a remarkable cat, you need to check your pulse. I didn't know anything about this movie before watching it. What a great surprise. It's about a cat that wanders into the classroom of an elementary school in Los Angeles in 1952. He quickly decides this is where he's going to spend his days, much to the delight of the young students. They take to the cat and the rest is history.
The cat became a beloved member of the school. Every morning he'd arrive when the school bell rang, and he'd spend the day with the kids. A huge honor was to be selected as the official feeder of the cat. By the way, since he hung around room 8 at the school, the students officially named him "Room 8."
Room 8's photo was included in the school year book, both as faculty and as a student. This little documentary is a loving tribute to a well loved cat. And a cat that was known around the world! He even got tons of fan letters from children and adults the wold over. What a beautiful movie!
A great big "thank you!" goes out to anyone involved in the making of this sweet film!
--MovieJunkieMark
P. S. In case you're wondering, I'm not a friend or family of the filmmakers. This review is from the heart!
