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.
Produced by:
River Fire Films, LLC
Directed & Edited by:
Jeff Theman
Voiceover by:
Nat Lauzon
Artist: Huma-Huma
Track: “Crimson Fly”
“Longer Way To Go” by Miguel Johnson
“Adrift Among Infinite Stars“ by Scott Buckley
“Decoherence“ by Scott Buckley
“Undertow“ by Scott Buckley
“Court And Page” by Silent Partner
“Forest Walk“ by Alexander Nakarada
“Blind“ by Meydän
“Please Wake Up“ by Meydän
“Silent Wood” by Purrple Cat
“No. 4 Piano Journey” by Esther Abrami
“Celestial“ by Scott Buckley
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Clinical Professor of Law | Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Cleveland, Ohio
– Recorded on February 8, 2008
Animal Care Specialist | People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
Norfolk, Virginia
– Recorded on May 5, 2008
Deputy Manager of Animal Fighting Issues | Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
Washington, DC
– Recorded on May 6, 2008