In this first episode of the inaugural season, I recount my steps as an aspiring filmmaker immediately before and after the Michael Vick dogfighting case began in the spring of 2007.
“The Prelude” begins by explaining where I was in life when the calendar year flipped to 2007, and what led to the decision to make my directorial debut in documentary film about animal cruelty.
Unable to narrow down a subject matter for several months, that all changed on the morning of April 25, 2007. I didn’t find my topic, my topic found me.
This episode concludes with a chance encounter with a dog named Preston – marking the moment my life changed forever.
At the time of this interview on February 8, 2008, Kathy was the Clinical Professor of Law at Case Western Reserve School of Law in Cleveland, Ohio. She also sat on the board of the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) - an organization that seeks to protect and advance the best interests of animals through the legal system.
At the time of this interview on May 5, 2008, Laura was an Animal Care Specialist with the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
At the time of this interview on May 6, 2008, John was the Deputy Manager of Animal-Fighting Issues with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).
Produced by:
River Fire Films, LLC
Directed & Edited by:
Jeff Theman
Voiceover by:
Nat Lauzon
Artist: Huma-Huma
Track: “Crimson Fly”
Artist: Miguel Johnson
Track: “Longer Way To Go”
Artist: Scott Buckley
Track: “Adrift Among Infinite Stars“
Artist: Scott Buckley
Track: “Decoherence“
Artist: Scott Buckley
Track: “Undertow“
Artist: Silent Partner
Track: “Court And Page”
Artist: Alexander Nakarada
Track: “Forest Walk“
Artist: Meydän
Track: “Please Wake Up“
Artist: Purrple Cat
Track: “Silent Wood”
Artist: Esther Abrami
Track: “No. 4 Piano Journey”
Artist: Scott Buckley
Track: “Celestial“
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