Salt in My Soul

audience Reviews

, 95% Audience Score
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    This documentary touched my soul, all she did in her short life and how she never let CF stop her from doing and achieving all that she could in her short life was beautiful and inspiring. Her outlook on life and "can-do" attitude was incredible and awe-inspiring. The film itself was beautifully edited, and captured the essence of who Mallory was, she was a beautiful person with such a desire to live and do everything she could without letting her disease define or limit her. This documentary is one that will stay with me. Heartbreaking but also a must-see, more research and money needs to be put into phage therapy, it's heart breaking that if she had just gotten it sooner, things would've been different for her. It's also Heartbreaking that countless lives are lost everyday, potentially because phage therapy is not utilized to save so many people with so many different diseases, all because money can't be made by phage therapy treatments.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    An inspiring story about an amazing young woman and her committed family that will leave you heartbroken but hopeful. Mallory refused to let her illness define her and teaches us all how important it is to make each moment count.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    An incredibly inspirational film that has seriously impacted me and the way I view life.
  • Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    Hard to convey how touching and impactful this movie is. Mallory Smith's writing, her sense of humor and her zest for life all combine to make her an unforgettable character - and this an unforgettable film. Simply inspiring.
  • Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    "Salt in my Soul" is a partially autobiographical account of the years of Mallory Smith and her fight against cystic fibrosis. A hard, but necessary watch, the documentary once again shines a bright light on the failing United States health care system. I knew very little about the disease, but was amazed at how much there is to learn! Very well parsed and explained in detail. Smith charted her life in writing, audio and video. The result of that documentation has been a book and this film and many who are learning how to cope. Smith's life may have been short, but was one well lived! Final Score: 9/10
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    Amazing documentary on a remarkable woman. I read the book first and just watched the documentary. Mallory was such an inspiration in the way she lived. She was tough in a situation that most people would just crumble. Her gratitude despite her health prognosis showed how truly different and special she was.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    A powerful movie that shows us the constant struggle the CF patient endures to maintain hope while trying to live life. Thank you for sharing Mallory with us.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    This story is so well done. This family could teach us all about love, life, and grief.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    A painfully beautiful documentary. I learned so much, not only about CF, but about life in such a short period of time. Mallory and her amazing family + friends showed patience, grace, and so much strength throughout one too-short lifetime. I cried harder than I would like to admit. I hope nothing but peace and happiness comes to everyone in that documentary. I recommend this movie to anyone and everyone.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    I'm Mallory's mom and have received hundreds of notes saying this film is a testament to living life fully, that it was beautifully shot, and that it's a must-see. We are donating all profits so I feel comfortable asking people to watch.