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From time to time, we find ourselves in the news media for our projects and advocacy efforts. Below is a sampling of some of that press. 

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august 18, 2018

broadcast media

october 7, 2013

film hopes to change breed specific laws for pit bulls

Columbus, Ohio - A reporter from WBNS, the CBS affiliate in Columbus, was present for the screening of the documentary - "Guilty 'Til Proven Innocent," and interviewed River Fire Films' Jeff Theman at the conclusion of the event.

october 22, 2013

why you're seeing more pit bull dogs around richmond

Richmond, Virginia - A reporter from WTVR, the CBS affiliate in Richmond, was present at the screening of the River Fire Films produced documentary - "Guilty 'Til Proven Innocent," hosted by "Gracie's Guardians", the pit bull initiative of the Richmond Animal League, who was interviewed about the event.

august 18, 2018

clear the shelters 2018

Parma, Ohio - A reporter from WKYC, the NBC affiliate in Cleveland, talks with River Fire Films' Jeff Theman to discuss the documentary - “Guilty 'Til Proven Innocent,” at the Clear the Shelters event in Parma, Ohio with Preston present.

Print media

june 5, 2010

pit bull rights discussed at north ridgeville rotary meeting

North Ridgeville, Ohio - A reporter from the Sun News sat in during the North Ridgeville Rotary Meeting, where River Fire Films' Jeff Theman was invited to speak about his documentary, "Guilty Til Proven Innocent" with Preston in the audience.

november 9, 2012

film chronicles journey to end breed specific dog restrictions

Toledo, Ohio - A reporter for the Toledo Blade was present for the test screening of the River Fire Films documentary, "Guilty 'Til Proven Innocent", and discussed the inspiration of Jeff Theman's film, his dog Preston.

april 16, 2013

guilty til proven innocent premieres locally april 28

Lakewood, Ohio - A reporter for the Lakewood Observer interviews River Fire Films' Jeff Theman about the announcement of the premiere of the documentary - "Guilty 'Til Proven Innocent," after several years of production.

september 26, 2013

lakewood dog owners renew their opposition to the city's pit bull ban

Lakewood, Ohio - A Cleveland.com reporter reached out to interview River Fire Films' Jeff Theman about the renewed calls to repeal the Lakewood pit bull ban.

april 27, 2014

pit bull controversy: bad dogs, or bad rap?

A reporter for the Tribune-Democrat contact River Fire Films' Jeff Theman to discuss breed specific legislation, as well as the documentary - "Guilty 'Til Proven Innocent".

october 17, 2017

documentary examines pit bull ban in lakewood as push for repeal continues

Lakewood, Ohio - a reporter for the Lakewood Observer promoted the free screening for a rough cut of the re-release of "Guilty 'Til Proven Innocent", completely re-edited and updated.

guest blogging

february 2, 2016

this is why breed discrimination laws are wrong

River Fire Films' Jeff Theman was asked to write a guest blog for Bark Post about breed specific legislation.