Lisa Gold's short film, THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS will haunt you for the rest of your days. In a simple, yet brilliant way, THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS encapsulates the sickening way citizens of the United States have come to accept gun violence as a part of our daily lives. The use of dark comedy packs a hard punch in THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS and stands as a sharp reminder of how laughable / nonexistent the US approach to counter this systemic problem has been. From the title, the script, the visuals, the performances, this film is an ABSOLUTE MUST SEE for everyone. Lisa Gold's directorial brilliance shines brightly and this film stands as a true testament to her powerful style and voice.