Family discovers a different kind of 'YouTube Poop'

By ROSE BRENNAN Crap happens. But when it interferes with a fun winter activity, it’s bound to face displeasure from some of the city’s younger residents. That was exactly the case for the Nasser family. All they wanted to do was enjoy a day in the snow by going sledding. But on their way to do so, they made a startling discovery: Much of the snow on their route was littered with dog poop. This met the ire of the Nasser kids at the time, so much so that dad Nicola filmed them complaining about the “land mines” hiding in the snow. But what they might not have expected from this short video was recognition at a film festival. The aptly titled “Dog Poop” was one of 32 short films recognized in the third annual New York City Public School Film Festival. The featured videos were divided into animation, documentary, experimental, short feature/narrative categories, and the category for the Nasser family film in PSA/advocacy. Discomfort is no excuse for leaving an unpleasant surprise in the neighborhood, eldest daughter Loor Nasser says. And the city could certainly do with a reminder that poop is gross, even if your beloved furry friend…
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