PEOPLE AND ANIMALS: THE WILD LIFE SECTION

The Wild Life a new section at DOC NYC for 2015 explores our relationships to animals. Pit bulls, horses, tigers are all portrayed in these films which illustrates the bonds between humans and animals.

Among these is Huntwatch which will have its World Premiere. In this fascinating documentary, Brian Davies, a charismatic young activist, sets out on a crusade in Canada to expose the cruelty of seal hunting while making audiences fall in love with these graceful, vulnerable creatures. DOC NYC is pleased to welcome director Brant Backlund at the festival.

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Below are the films in The Wild Life section:

THE WILD LIFE 

THE CHAMPIONS

Dir: Darcy Dennett, NYC Premiere

An inspiring chronicle of the efforts to rescue and rehabilitate Michael Vick’s pit bulls. In person: Darcy Dennett

HARRY & SNOWMAN

Dir: Ron Davis, NYC Premiere

Dutch immigrant Harry deLeyer saves a horse from the glue factory and finds a show-jumping champion. In person: Ron Davis 

HUNTWATCH

Dir: Brant Backlund, World Premiere

An activist crusades against the cruelty of seal hunting while bringing us closer to the delightful creatures. In person: Brant Backlund

TIGER TIGER

Dir: George Butler, NYC Premiere

One of the world’s top big cat biologists tracks tigers on the dangerous border of India and Bangladesh. In person: George Butler