Paow's "Flow" movie review and message
3 October 2025

Paow's "Flow" movie review and message

A message from Paow — hope, action, & love If I may be a little sentimental — which I, Paow, often am — I believe the movie "Flow" is one of those rare cultural works that bridges art and activism. It reminds us: animals, even the shadowed ones, the overlooked ones, have stories worth telling. They deserve visibility, respect, homes, and care.

How the popular movie “Flow” is Helping Black Cats Find Homes – A Lesson in Storytelling

 

Hello, it’s me, Paow.

 

I’ve always known that stories can change the way humans think about us cats. That’s why Granny and I tell ours with so much heart. But recently, one story told on the big screen has made an extraordinary difference for cats like me — the Oscar-winning animated film Flow (2024).

 

The movie follows a sleek black cat surviving a flooded world alongside other animals. With no words, only visuals, sound, and music, it captures the beauty, resilience, and courage of this often-overlooked feline. And guess what? Audiences fell in love.

 

Here’s the remarkable part: after Flow was released, animal shelters in countries like Brazil began reporting a surge in black cat adoptions. People weren’t asking for “just a cat” anymore — they were asking for “Flow cats”. Imagine that! A single story helped turn superstition into admiration.

 

For centuries, black cats were unfairly linked with bad luck, leaving them the last to be adopted. But one beautifully told story changed the narrative, showing humans what us cats already knew: we’re not unlucky, we’re loyal, loving, and heroic in our own quiet ways.

 

This is the power of storytelling. It doesn’t just entertain; it shapes hearts, changes perceptions, and even saves lives. That’s exactly what Granny and I aim to do here at Best Cat Stories — tell tales that comfort, inspire, and connect.

 

So next time you curl up with one of our stories, remember: words (and whiskers) have the power to heal. And if your heart has been touched by Flow, maybe it’s time to let a black cat “flow” right into your life.

 

With a proud purr,

Paow.

 

PS) To anyone reading this — if Flow touched you, consider adopting (or fostering) a black cat, or supporting your local shelter. Share images, dispel myths, shine a light on black cats. Let “Flow cats” become more than a nickname — let it become a movement of inclusion, compassion, and second chances.

 

So yes: I am impressed — deeply so — by Flow. Not just for its artistry, but for its heart, and for the promise of change it carries. As Paow, I raise a paw in salute to that.

 

New story alert: Did you know that Paow (The Witty Black Cat) actually auditioned for the lead role in "Flow"? Get the whole story in our SHOP