Appointment with the Wise Old Dog: Dream Images in a Time of Crisis follows conductor and painter David Blum as he battles metastatic cancer using art and dreams to explore the human condition with unique insight and creativity. This film is presented by David's widow, Sarah Blum, who writes this about the movie:

"The film has traveled throughout the United States by way of an unexpected, remarkable, grassroots movement. It has been used by the medical community on multiple levels, art therapists, educators, scholars, religious counselors, and a vast array of caregivers facing immense physical and spiritual challenges. As his wife, I have received many thousands of letters of gratitude; it has been my privilege to receive these testimonies to invincible courage and compassion."

"The unique paintings David Blum created throughout his life and increasingly during his battle with cancer are a window into his spiritual journey. The Wise Old Dog who came to David in dreams, was his guide and comfort. Through these images and David's insightful commentary, we are reminded of the resilience of the human spirit, the power of art to help us understand life, and the role creativity can play in healing and transcendence." ~Yo-Yo Ma