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Unlocking the Cage

Plot: Renowned filmmakers D A Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus follow determined animal rights activist Steven Wise into the courtroom for an unprecedented battle that seeks to utilize the writ of habeas corpus to expand legal “personhood” to include certain animals. Wise’s unusual plaintiffs—chimpanzees Tommy and Kiko, once famed showbiz stars—are now living in filth, struggling to survive
Release Date: Monday, January 25 2016
8 years ago
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Portrait of Chris HegedusChris Hegedus
Chris Hegedus was
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as 'Director, Director of Photography, Producer'
Tue, Apr 22 1952
Portrait of D. A. PennebakerD. A. Pennebaker
D. A. Pennebaker was
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as 'Director'
Wed, Jul 15 1925 –
Thu, Aug 01 2019
Portrait of Rosadel VarelaRosadel Varela
Rosadel Varela was
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Portrait of Julia McInnisJulia McInnis
Julia McInnis was
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Portrait of Frazer PennebakerFrazer Pennebaker
Frazer Pennebaker was
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Portrait of Pax WassermannPax Wassermann
Pax Wassermann was
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Portrait of James LavinoJames Lavino
James Lavino was
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