An Evening with Working Dogs for Conservation

International Wildlife Film Festival Presents

Showings

The Roxy Theater Screen 3 Mon, Jan 29, 2018 7:00 PM
Film Info
Series:International Wildlife Film Festival Presents
Run Time:97 min
Hosted By:Working Dogs for Conservation

Description

An evening of short films and discussion about our relationship with man's best friend, hosted by Working Dogs for Conservation.

The Thing About Dogs
A beautifully photographed film which examines the lives of pet dogs in New York City.

Meet Piper, the Aviation Bird Dog
The story of Piper, the dog who protects the planes at Cherry Capital Airport from bird strikes.

Sputnik-2 or: Laika, Our Hero
In 1957, a Soviet street dog named Laika launched into space aboard Sputnik-2 and became the first animal to orbit the Earth. This is her story.

Leaders of the Pack
Photojournalist Katie Orlinsky, whose work focuses on the everyday lives of people in extreme situations, covers Kristin Knight Pace, a hopeful in the 2016 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

Shelter Me
An uplifting film series that celebrates shelter pets and the people who help them.


Q&A and demonstration by Working Dogs for Conservation to follow the films.