A woman and a man are sitting on a large leather couch in the living room, a large dog is sitting between them, the man is holding another smaller dog in his arms.

Dogs Are People Too

(Dogs Are People Too)

The unlawful killing of a dog leads to conflict in a part of US society when a later investigation shows that while Americans view their pets as family members, the law sees things differently.

Dogs are the most popular pets in the USA, and the local market for animal accessories and services generates enormous annual profits. Some people keep a dog to cope with their loneliness or as a substitute for having children. But in US law, a dog is defined as property and not as a living being, and it is this that forms the basis for canine rights. This is experienced first-hand by the owner of a recently deceased four-legged companion who decides to avenge his pet’s murder with the help of a dog lawyer. A new movement to establish canine rights is growing in the country. The film covers both sides of the conflict, and explores whether it is ethical to own dogs at all.

Theatre 29, Svaté Anežky České 29, Pardubice

Language:
Subtitles: Czech
TitleDogs Are People Too
Original TitleDogs Are People Too
Original LanguageEnglish
Zněníoriginal audio, children’s films dubbed in Czech
Subtitles Czech subtitles, select films have descriptive Czech or English subtitles (look for the accessibility icons next to each screening)
PremiéraWorld premiere
Film typeFull-length documentary
Year of Production2024
Country of OriginUK
Length75 min.
Tags Nature, Justice, North America
Director Hendrik Faller

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