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Hurricane Katrina Animal Rescue film opens at Jackson Hole Film Festival, June 8th, 10th
Posted on: June 03, 2007
Three-time Best Documentary award winner and filmmaker Mike Shiley (Inside Iraq: The Untold Stories) will share the stories of survival and hope behind the animal rescues of Hurricane Katrina, in his new film, Dark Water Rising.
Dark Water Rising: Survival Stories of Hurricane Katrina Animal Rescues is a newly released 75-minute documentary film. It will be screened in 24 US cities (New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington DC, Atlanta, Dallas, Nashville, Portland, Salt Lake City, New Orleans, Madison WI, Missoula MT, Ithaca, NY, San Rafael CA, Eugene OR, Boulder CO, and others).
CHECK OUT THE TRAILER: http://darkwaterrising.com/trailer.html
About DARK WATER RISING:
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, over 50,000 dogs and cats were left behind in New Orleans. This forced separation created America’s first-ever widespread animal rescue effort.
A group of dedicated and compassionate volunteer rescuers from around the world risked their lives and braved toxic floodwaters to sledgehammer down doors in a truly heroic effort to save nearly 10,000 animals.
Some rescuers worked with the official rescue organizations, such as the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), Best Friends, and the American Humane Association, while others joined a more aggressive rescue outfit, code named Winn Dixie.
The film tells many uplifting stories of hope and survival as pets are reunited with their owners while other fortunate animals find loving new homes.
Rescuers from all walks of life and backgrounds responded to the call. From passionate animal activists to prison inmates, an entire cross section of America interrupted their daily routines to do the right thing in face of incredible odds.
Media coverage of this historic rescue operation led Congress to pass the PETS Act, which requires states to have animal evacuation plans in place to receive FEMA funding.
Dark Water Rising is a film about hope and survival in the face of the one of the worst natural disasters in American history.
It will renew your faith in the American spirit.
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JACKSON HOLE FILM FESTIVAL SCREENING
Friday, June 8th, 8 pm
Wort Hotel screening room
Sunday, June 10th, 10:15 am
Wort Hotel screening room
Wort Hotel, 50 N Glenwood Street (Glenwood and Broadway), downtown Jackson, WY
Filmmaker Kim Upham will introduce the film and answer questions at both screenings.
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INDUSTRY and MEDIA REVIEWS:
It’s a powerful film of bravery and compassion that documents the courage and dedication of caring people to right the wrongs of others. It will touch your heart.
Elliot M. Katz, DVM, Founder and President, In Defense of Animals
I very much enjoyed your documentary. Congratulations on your fine work. It’s an excellent portrayal of what went on in Louisiana.
Wayne Pacelle, President, The Humane Society of the United States, Washington DC
Fantastic job!
Ripley Forbes, American Humane Association, Washington, DC
This hard-hitting documentary is now a permanent part of our Hurricane Katrina record of archival material. Thank you for your powerful expression of respect for life in all its forms.
David Shayt, Associate Curator, Smithsonian Institution
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