Rescuing Rex
“They're homeless. They're nameless. Now a new generation is coming to their rescue.”
Synopsis
Directed by award-winning documentary filmmaker Leora Eisen, TVO Original Rescuing Rex unearths provocative truths about a world-wide phenomenon—international dog adoptions. A new social movement driven by a desire to do good, and fueled by irresistible puppy pics on Instagram, many millennials are bypassing breeders in favour of adopting homeless dogs from around the world. But what does this new trend mean for the animals, their caregivers and society? Told through the eyes of compelling human and canine characters, this film takes us from the mountains of Taiwan to the tarmac at Toronto’s airport, and from a rural kennel in Texas to an urban rooftop in Vancouver.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2020-05-12
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leora Eisen
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruce Cowley, Leora Eisen
- Original Title
- Rescuing Rex
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- In The Vault Productions, TVO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leora Eisen
Bruce Cowley, Leora Eisen
Luke Cameron, Michael Grippo
Michael Hannan
Leora Eisen, Jackie Carlos
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Hannan
Editor
Luke Cameron
Director of Photography
Leora Eisen
Producer
Leora Eisen
Writer
Jackie Carlos
Producer
Michael Grippo
Director of Photography
Leora Eisen
Director
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What is Rescuing Rex about?
Directed by award-winning documentary filmmaker Leora Eisen, TVO Original Rescuing Rex unearths provocative truths about a world-wide phenomenon—international dog adoptions. A new social movement driven by a desire to do good, and fueled by irresistible puppy pics on Instagram, many millennials are bypassing breeders in favour of adopting homeless dogs from around the world. But what does this new trend mean for the animals, their caregivers and society? Told through the eyes of compelling human and canine characters, this film takes us from the mountains of Taiwan to the tarmac at Toronto’s airport, and from a rural kennel in Texas to an urban rooftop in Vancouver.
Who directed Rescuing Rex?
Rescuing Rex was directed by Leora Eisen.
Who stars in Rescuing Rex?
The principal cast of Rescuing Rex includes Not specified.
When was Rescuing Rex released and how long is it?
Rescuing Rex was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rescuing Rex?
Rescuing Rex holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).