It is a shame that your film reviewer Jeff Vice (July 23) was probably not an eyewitness to the cheering, clapping children and families at Salt Lake City's Children's Film Festival for our film "The Adventures of Ociee Nash." He might have thought better of misleading potential audiences by calling our innocuous, sweet film "violent and mildly vulgar." I think Salt Lake City might call him to task for that one.

We attempted to make a G-rated, safe, narrative story for 4- to 14-year-olds. Our intention was to create a positive family film with well-defined, wholesome messages. Be brave. Be an individual. Love conquers all. "Ociee Nash" is an old-fashioned Disney-esque film. We grew up on films like this; children have not seen movies like this in the theater. It is fresh to them.

We are delighted with the response from audiences. Unfortunately, because of Jeff Vice, most families will miss "Ociee."

Kristen McGary, Director

"The Adventures of Ociee Nash"