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The Prelude | Season 1, Episode 1

The Michael Vick dogfighting Case Inspires an unexpected journey

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. 

Episode Credits

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: “Blind

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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Featured Appearances
Kathy Hessler of Case Western Reserve University School of Law interviewed on February 8, 2008

Kathy Hessler

Clinical Professor of Law
Case Western Reserve School of Law | Cleveland, Ohio

Board Member
Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF)

*February 8, 2008

Laura Brown of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals interviewed on May 5, 2008

Laura Brown

Animal Care Specialist
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) | Norfolk, Virginia

*May 5, 2008

John P. Goodwin of the Humane Society of the United States interviewed on May 6, 2008

John P. Goodwin

Deputy Manager of Animal-Fighting Issues
Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) | Washington, D.C.

*May 6, 2008

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