‘Shepherd Boy’: Documentary showcases life of street dogs in Doha, Qatar
‘Shepherd Boy’: Documentary showcases life of street dogs in Doha, Qatar
A dog abandoned in a suburb of Doha, Qatar discovers life in a pack on a landfill that has become his home. Under the blazing sun, life unfolds amid love, loss and resilience. Through masterfully nuanced visuals, director João Queiroga presents a world where the relationship between canines is stripped down to its most essential, immediate form: survival and companionship. ANIFAB: A dog abandoned in a suburb of Doha, Qatar discovers life in a pack on a landfill that has become his home. Under the blazing sun, life unfolds amid love, loss, and resilience, like a metaphor for the difficulties faced […]
Inside a Primate Lab: The animals and people who work there
Inside a Primate Lab: The animals and people who work there
The new book ‘Marshmallows Are Their Favorite: Undercover at a Primate Lab’ explores the strange reality of animal undercover work, which is far less James Bond and far more dingy hotels, microwave meals, and equipment that refuses to stay covert. I want readers to walk through those doors with me, get to know the monkeys and the people around them, and come away questioning how any of this became ordinary. MARC BEKOFF: The vast majority of people have little to no idea what happens in a research lab. This is what award-winning writer and investigator Lindsay Oliver went undercover—not to stir […]
‘Kinship’: Journey of animal advocate looking for hope, finds the precipice of a quiet revolution
‘Kinship’: Journey of animal advocate looking for hope, finds the precipice of a quiet revolution
Questioning whether his lifelong compassion for animals has made a difference, a filmmaker travels the world to meet those remaking our relationship with the rest of the animal kingdom. Looking for just a bit of hope, he finds himself on the precipice of a quiet revolution. KINSHIP FILM: Kinship follows author and filmmaker Lucas Spiegel as he leaves his dog behind to explore new ways of living with animals across five countries. In Thailand, Lek Chailert’s radical kindness sets the tone for the journey. In the Himalayan foothills, Robin Singh trades a tech career for a life of rescue and service. Outside […]
